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…
Contributing to the 2026 SCMA Maritime Arbitration Enforcement Series presents a valuable opportunity to examine the Philippines’ evolving legal landscape for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, particularly those rendered under the auspices of the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration…
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…
VeraLaw is deeply honored to be recognized as the Transportation and Logistics Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious Asian Legal Business (ALB) and Thomson Reuters 2025 Philippine Law Awards, reaffirming its standing as one of the country’s leading law firms….
We are proud to announce that VeraLaw’s Managing Partner, Atty. Val del Rosario, has been recognized as one of Philippine’s Top Lawyers for 2025, as published in the prestigious Asia Business Law Journal’s A-List: Philippine’s Top Lawyers. A leading authority in Maritime…
VeraLaw, a leading Philippine law firm recognized for its expertise in intellectual property (IP), is proud to have authored the Philippine chapter of The Legal 500: Intellectual Property Country Comparative Guide 2025. This prestigious publication offers a comprehensive, practical overview of IP…
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…
We are proud to announce that Atty. Maria Theresa C. Gonzales has been recognized as a Trademark Star in the 2025 edition of IP Stars, a prestigious accolade published by Managing IP that honors the world’s leading intellectual property practitioners. With over 25 years of experience in…
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) issued the Rules and Regulations for the Declaration and Creation of the Register of Well-Known Marks (Memorandum Circular No. 2025-009) which took effect on 28 April 2025. The Regulations provides official recognition to well-known…
