The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) issued on 25 February 2026 the Revised Rules and Regulations on Copyright Registration and Copyright Related Services, or IPOPHL Memorandum Circular No. 2026-007 (“Copyright Services Rules”). The Copyright Services Rules introduce provisions that address…

VeraLaw is pleased to announce its recognition by Asia Business Law Journal as a recipient of the Philippine Law Firm Awards 2025 for Intellectual Property Enforcement. This distinction underscores the firm’s sustained commitment to protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights. VeraLaw has…

On 09 June 2025, the Philippine Intellectual Property Office (“IPOPHL”) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) held a workshop for the benefit of IP practitioners from the legal community, the business sector, and the academe. VeraLaw sent one of its junior…

In today’s digital marketplace, intellectual property (IP) infringement is a growing concern. Counterfeit goods and unauthorized use of trademarks frequently appear on major e-commerce platforms, putting brand reputation and consumer trust at risk. It is not uncommon to find copycats or confusingly…