VeraLaw has authored the Philippines page on the The Legal 500: Intellectual Property Comparative Guide. This guide aims to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of Intellectual Property law and practice across ...
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: Compare - ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The horrors of the pandemic have made it apparent for individuals and businesses that insurance is essential. To confidently face life’s uncertainties, insurance is an additional source of protection. For ...
Financial Consumers Protection in Black and White “We must never let our people agonize on where their money went. Inspiring trust and confidence in the system will lead us to ...
Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista congratulating Atty. Julius N. Raboca after the oathtaking ceremony of new directors to the Clark International Airport Corporation On 8 March 2023, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ...
On February 14, 2023, Atty. Valeriano Del Rosario attended the IR Global Virtual Event: Asia Pacific Regional Session. The attendees are different practitioners in various countries and practice areas. During ...
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 edition recognized Atty. Valeriano Del Rosario, the firm’s Managing Partner, as a Leading Individual and Atty. Roberto Paolo Suarez, Senior Associate, as Rising Star ...
We are delighted to share the recognition provided to our firm, VeraLaw, as one of the Legal 500 Asia Pacific Leading Firms 2023 Edition in the fields of Shipping and ...
Once again, VERALAW was awarded in Asia Business Law Journal as one of the best Law Firm in the Philippines under the Shipping & Maritime category for the year 2022 ...
This year, Asia IP recognizes our very own Atty. Maria Theresa Gonzales, as one of the top IP experts, in the Philippines. She has more than 25 years of legal ...
Please click here to view our chapter on The Legal 500 website. This article was originally published in The Legal 500: Intellectual Property Country Comparative Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit: https://www.legal500.com/guides/guide/intellectual-property/ ...
Atty. Valeriano Del Rosario attended the conference presented by the IBA Maritime and Transport Law Committee and supported by the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum. The conference was held at ...
By: Atty. Jai Andrew E. Puno ALMIRALL S.A. (“Petitioner”), registered owner of the trademark “AIRTAL” filed a petition to cancel the mark “ARTAL” under the name of AGLOBAL CARE, INC. ...
The new law RA 11659 was an extensive overhaul of the business activities that used to be reserved for Filipinos only. However, our focus is on the shipping aspect only ...
Alongside with the other committee members from mid-tier and boutique law firms across Asia Pacific, Atty. Val hosted the session and discussed the challenges and how law firms continue to ...
The median age in the Philippines is 26 years old and they flock to shopping malls like bees hunting for pollen. The retailers can take advantage because of recent liberalization ...
Atty. Val discussed Republic Act No. 8371 or “The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997” which recognizes and promote all the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) to their ...
In 2015, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) officially launched the NSCR Project (NSCRP) to provide Filipino commuters world class mass transport service. The first phase of the NSCRP is a ...
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, ...
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”), ...
By: Atty. Joyce Anne C. Raboca 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 ...
By: Atty. Edward King L. Chua 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 ...
By: Atty. Joyce Anne C. Raboca 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
In generalIn 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 ...
DOING BUSINESS IN THE PHILIPPINES IN THE TIME OF COVID-19The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic does not just pose a threat to the health and security of the Philippine ...
The Philippines is a country surrounded by water and, naturally, operates several ports, both intended for passenger and cargo use. As such, the Philippines has a multitude of shipping-related business, which ...
On 3/16/20, President Duterte declared a state of calamity throughout the country and imposed a Community Quarantine (lockdown) throughout Luzon due to the increasing number of Covid19 patients. The lockdown ...
The whole world is in the midst of the worst health crisis in modern history. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) itself poses a grave threat to public health but the ...
The Supreme Court of the Philippines, through its Sub-Committee for the Revision of the 1997 Rules of Procedure, issued Administrative Matter No. 19-10-20-SC entitled “2019 Proposed Amendments to the 1997 ...
COSTA VS. LIBRARY CAFÉ BY COSTACOSTA LIMITED, the owner of the internationally well-known “COSTA” marks, opposed the trademark application of a Philippine company, SEA AND SIERRA VISTA, INC., for the ...
Click to download Shipping Law Review 2018 PHILIPPINESI COMMERCIAL OVERVIEW OF THE SHIPPING INDUSTRYThere are two sides to the Philippine shipping industry, and both can only be described in superlative ...
Geoffrey, LLC (“Opposer”), the owner of the “R” US marks, opposed Dolly Chotrani’s trademark applications (“Respondent-Applicant”) for the WATCH R’ US and TIME R’ US marks as follows: The Opposer ...
The passage of Republic Act 10136, otherwise known as the “Mental Health Act”, aims to break the stigma around mental illness. However, are the provisions contained in this Act sufficient ...
