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Headed by Alex Ferdinand Fider, Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALAW)’s team advises on the full range of IP matters and is particularly recommended for handling cutting-edge litigation work. It recently acted for clients such as Estée Lauder on cases against bad-faith trade mark registration applicants that try to take advantage of the ‘first to file’ system.

Bucoy Poblador & Associates is distinguished by its Southeast Asia network, with offices in jurisdictions such as Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The firm has a strong focus on IP matters, particularly patent work. Managing partner Antonio Bucoy and Luis Duka Jr are both highly experienced.

Carag, Jamora, Somera & Villareal Law Offices’ IP head Maria Trinidad Villareal enjoys an excellent reputation. Recent highlights included advising the Trump Organisation on a successful trade mark infringement appeal. Other major clients include Nike and the Motion Picture Association International.

Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose’s highly regarded Noel Laman previously served as president of the Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines. The practice represents clients in life sciences, fashion and IT industries.

Despite the retirement of IP expert Jaime Hofilena, Poblador Bautista & Reyes retains a strong team through Gilbert Reyes and Dino Vivencio Tamayo and carries expertise across several sectors, including the life sciences. Clients include Sanofi-Aventis, GSK, Abbott Laboratories, Intel, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and Juicy Couture.

Quisumbing Torres provides high-level IP advice to a string of clients, including Warner Bros, Tekla Corporation and Business Software Alliance. It handles contentious and non-contentious matters across a range of areas, including trade marks and patents. The team is jointly led by IT department head Bienvenido Marquez and pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry group leader Laxmi Rosell.

Romulo advises clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Citigroup, and Starwood Hotel & Resorts on the full spectrum of patent, trade mark and copyright matters. Rogelio Nicandro and Joaquin Sayoc are both highly active.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan has one of the largest practices in the market and is well versed in all areas of IP rights protection, licensing and enforcement. The firm recently advised Abbot Laboratories, Burberry and Domino’s Pizza on franchising, licensing and distribution agreements. Other major clients include Pfizer, 3M Company, Rolex and Gap. Enrique Manuel leads the highly regarded team.

Susan Villanueva heads the three-partner IP team at Villaraza Cruz Marcelo & Angangco. It recently handled several major dispute matters, including representation of both Unilab and Therapharma in a patent dispute with Warner Lambert and Pfizer, which went to appeal. Other clients include BDO Unibank, Japan Tobacco and United America Pharmaceuticals.

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