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Protection of Trademarks in Philippines

IP and Legal Filings

Foreign applicants not domiciled or having no real and effective commercial establishment in the country must have a resident representative who shall be served with notices or processes in proceedings affecting the mark. Collective marks may be registered and are treated as ordinary trademarks for the purposes of substantive examination.

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Understanding the Role Intellectual Property Plays in Mergers and Acquisitions

Kashishipr

In simple terms, it pertains to the original creations of the human intellect, including inventions, symbols, designs, artistic works, literary works, and so on. The acquired company remains intact but comes under new ownership.

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Trademarks vs. Copyrights for Startups

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

A copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship. Copyrightable works include literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. What Does a Copyright Protect?