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Protection of Trademarks in Philippines

IP and Legal Filings

The Philippines Intellectual Property Office (IPOPHL) maintains a registry of patents and trademarks that is widely recognized in Southeast Asia. Only the owner of a registered mark may claim trademark infringement against an identical or confusingly similar mark. Image Source: iStock]. Conclusion.

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Free Mickey? (Don’t Be Goofy)

LexBlog IP

The law gives copyright owners a monopoly to exploit and monetize creative works. Copyright protection is afforded to every original literary, dramatic, musical, or other artistic work, whether published or unpublished. This monopoly is time-limited: it expires after certain periods have elapsed.

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Limited Edition Products and their IP Protection

IIPRD

According to the Indian Design Act, if your design is registered under the Designs Act it is not eligible for protection under Copyright Act, even if it is artistic work. However, if you register under the Copyright Act, then your product will be restricted to 50 pieces. TRADEMARK. It is an either-or choice.

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USC IP year in review, TM/ROP

43(B)log

Indeed, the PTO has increased its focus on whether the use an applicant is making is trademark use, as opposed to ornamental or informational use, in its registration decisions. Professor Alexandra Roberts has written an excellent recent article on this, Trademark Failure to Function.

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