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VeraLaw contributed to The Shipping Law Review 8th edition providing an article on maritime law and developments in the Philippine Shipping Industry

July 1, 2021 by webadmin

Click to download The Shipping Law Review 2021 8th Edition – Philippines

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Atty. Ma. Theresa C. Gonzales — A Recommended Expert in this year’s World Trademark Review

February 19, 2021 by webadmin

Atty. Gonzales is once again featured in the World Trademark Review 1000 as a recommended expert with the following citation: “Making her sophomore appearance in the WTR 1000 this year, Veralaw’s Maria Theresa C Gonzales is a deft hand at prosecuting trademarks…

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How to Initiate a Ship Limitation Action in the Philippines

December 1, 2020 by webadmin

DO THE ADMIRALTY RULES ON LIMITATION ACTIONS NEED CLARIFICATION? Last 01 January 2020, Administrative Matter No. 19-08-14-SC, otherwise known as “The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases” (the “Admiralty Rules”), took effect. The Admiralty Rules is the Philippines’ first procedural issuance specifically…

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Successful Protection of Trademark Rights: A Win for Comcast Corporation in Comcast Corporation vs. Invision Distribution Corp. (IPC No. 14-2019-00403)

November 10, 2020 by webadmin

Image taken from the Comcast presskit (https://corporate.comcast.com/press/photos) On June 30, 2020, the Intellectual Property Office Bureau of Legal Affairs (IPO-BLA) rendered a favorable decision for the Opposer Comcast Corporation in its opposition case against the mark “COMFAST.” The Opposer Comcast Corporation is…

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Contracting as a Profession? The Supreme Court Says No

September 24, 2020 by webadmin

Under Republic Act No. 4566 (“R.A. No. 4566”), no contractor shall engage in the business of contracting without securing from Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (“PCAB”) a license to conduct business. The Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No. 4566 (“IRR”) classifies the…

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OPPO Wins Trademark Opposition Against Copycat APPO Technology

August 10, 2020 by webadmin

The brand “OPPO” started in China in 2001 and has since been known for its high-performing low-range smartphones, eventually ranking number 5 in the worldwide ranking of market share in 2019. In 2013, the trademark “OPPO” under Class 9 (tablet computers, smartphones,…

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Atty. Ma. Theresa C. Gonzales — A Recommended Expert in this year’s World Trademark Review

July 24, 2020 by webadmin

This year, World Trademark Review (WTR) has recognized our very own Atty. Ma. Theresa C. Gonzales as a recommended expert in the WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals with the following citation on the website: On the back of effusive…

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VERALAW contributed to the SHIPPING LAW REVIEW 2020 providing an article on maritime law and developments in the Philippine Shipping Industry

July 14, 2020 by webadmin

Click to download The Shipping Law Review 2020 7th Edition – Philippines

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SEC Allows the Attendance and Participation of Directors, Trustees, Stockholders, and Members in Regular or Special Meetings Through Teleconferencing

July 14, 2020 by webadmin

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) has deeply affected the operations of businesses. In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, most businesses have adopted alternative work arrangements including operating at reduced capacity or implementing work from home arrangements. Face-to-face interactions are discouraged….

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Electronic Filing and Videoconferencing

June 5, 2020 by webadmin

In general In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court authorized the electronic filing of pleadings and the use of videoconferencing in conducting hearings. This applies to all matters pending before the courts, in both criminal and civil cases, whether newly…

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