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ARTICLE · 16 OCTOBER 2020

Trademarks Comparative Guide

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Trademarks Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Philippines, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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Jose Miguel De Leon
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1 Legal framework

1.1 What is the statutory or other source of trademark rights?

The primary source of trademark rights in the Philippines is the IP Code of the Philippines (RA 8293), as amended. The IP Code should be read in conjunction with the Trademark Regulations of 2017 (Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Memorandum Circular 17-010).



1.2 How do trademark rights arise (ie, through use or registration)?

The Philippines follows a first-to-file trademark system. The rights in a trademark are acquired through registration made validly in accordance with the law. Well-known marks are likewise protected in the Philippines, even if they are not registered in the Philippines.

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