Intellectual property

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Divina Ilas-Panganiban
Hall of fameQuisumbing Torres

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Mario C. Cerilles, Jr.
Cerilles & Fernan Intellectual Property Law (CFIP Law)
Alex Ferdinand Fider
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALaw)
Editha R. Hechanova
Hechanova Bugay Vilchez & Andaya-Racadio
Edmund Jason Baranda
Baranda & Associates
Mila Federis
Federis & Associates

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Carlo Valerio
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
Ellen Rico
Baranda & Associates
News & Developments
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Intellectual Property

Philippine Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Trade Marks 2018

The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: Trade Marks 2018 has been published. The Philippine chapter of the guide was contributed by SyCipLaw partners Enrique T. Manuel and Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan. The guide provides key information on relevant authorities and legislation, application for a trade mark, absolute grounds for refusal, relative grounds for refusal, opposition, registration, registrable transactions, revocation, invalidity, trade mark enforcement, defenses to infringement, relief, appeal, border control measures, other related rights, domain names, and current developments. Aside from the Philippines, other jurisdictions covered include Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, and Vietnam. Download a copy the Philippine chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Trade Marks 2018. Enrique T. Manuel has been an IP Practitioner for more than 30 years, counseling clients concerning all aspects of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, infringement and unfair competition as well as related areas involving licensing, technology transfer, entertainment, publishing, music, computer, Internet, domain name and right of publicity issues. Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan’s practice area includes, among others, the management, prosecution, and enforcement of intellectual property rights. She also provides advice on competition law, data protection, and privacy; and regulatory advice on food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products.
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan - December 16 2019
Intellectual Property

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Patents 2018

The Philippine chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Patents 2018 was contributed by SyCipLaw partners Enrique T. Manuel and Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan. The chapter answers key questions on patent enforcement, patent amendment, licensing, patent term extension, patent prosecution and opposition, border control measures, and antitrust laws and inequitable conduct. It also gives an overview on current patent developments in the country. Download a copy the Philippine chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Patents 2018. Enrique T. Manuel heads the firm's Intellectual Property Department. He counsels clients on all aspects of IP, including , specialized and strategic IP portfolio management for patents, trademarks, and copyrights, IP protection and enforcement, infringement and unfair competition, branding and trademark issues, as well as related areas involving licensing transactions, technology transfer, entertainment, publishing, music, computer, Internet, domain name and privacy issues. Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan’s practice area includes, among others, the management, prosecution and enforcement of intellectual property rights. She is a member of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association, Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and the International Trademark Association. 
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan - October 28 2019
Intellectual Property

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Patents 2017

The Philippine chapter of  The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Patents 2017 was contributed by SyCipLaw partners  Enrique T. Manuel and Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan. Mr. Manuel heads the firm’s Intellectual Property department. The chapter includes information on patent enforcement, patent amendment, licensing, patent term extension, patent prosecution and opposition, border control measures, Antitrust Law and inequitable conduct, and current developments. Download the Philippine section of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Patents 2017. Aside from the Philippines, jurisdictions covered include: Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, and Vietnam. This chapter appeared in the 2017 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Patents 2017 published by  Global Legal Group Ltd, London. The complete guide may also be accessed at https://www.iclg.co.uk/practice-areas/patents/patents-2017/philippines.
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan - October 28 2019