The article has been authored by two leading attorneys in our Dispute Resolution team, Partner, Maria Theresa C. Gonzales, and Managing Associate, Patrick Sarmiento. You can access the guide here: Lexology – Panoramic Guide – Philippines Arbitration The Panoramic Guide is a…
We are delighted to share that VeraLaw’s trademark team has been ranked BRONZE for 2024 by the World Trademark Review. Our partner, Ma. Theresa Gonzales, is ranked under Leading Individuals in the Philippines for expertise in Prosecution and Strategy, Enforcement and Litigation….
Asia Business Law Journal recognizes VeraLaw as a top performer under the Shipping & Maritime category in the Philippine Law Firm Awards 2023. Please click the link for the full report: Top law firms in the Philippines 2023 | Law.asia
Maintaining a trademark is a crucial aspect of preserving brand identity and protecting intellectual property rights. To retain these exclusive rights, trademark owners must actively use their marks. The maintenance of a trademark involves periodic submissions of proof of use, affirming that…
In 2005, Mr. Zulueta (“Mr. Zulueta”) claimed that he invited Raoul Goco (“Mr. Goco”) to open a Greek restaurant in the Philippines, and they conceptualized the name of the restaurant to be CYMA while on vacation in Greece. Their first branch was…
VeraLaw is honored to announce that we have been awarded as the Transportation and Logistics Law Firm of the Year in the Philippines 2023 by the Asian Legal Business. We thank all our clients and the team at VeraLaw who helped achieve this milestone!
We are pleased to announce that VeraLaw has been shortlisted as a finalist at the Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business Philippine Law Awards 2023. We were shortlisted in the following categories-– Projects and Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year– Transportation and Logistics…
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines promulgated the 2023 Trademark Regulations (“2023 Trademark Regulations”) which took effect on 14 February 2023. The 2023 Trademark Regulations is intended to streamline administrative procedures in registration of marks, enhance the enforcement of trademark rights,…
This Q&A provides an overview of Philippine Intellectual Property laws and regulations. Click here to view the pdf version of our chapter The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2023: Philippine Intellectual Property
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has ruled against the Respondent-Applicant SUN PHARMA PHILIPPINES, INC.’s proposed mark, VALCOSUN, which encompasses “medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of viral infections” under Class 5 for purposes of registration. The Opposer ECO ANIMAL HEALTH LIMITED…
