Cerilles & Fernan Intellectual Property Law (CFIP Law)'s group advises clients across the education, fintech, cybersecurity, cosmetics and fashion sectors on trade mark applications, cancellations and prosecution matters. The team is equipped to handle cross-border IP work and regularly acts on contentious and non-contentious mandates. The practice is jointly led by Mario C. Cerilles, Jr. who focuses on copyright and patent matters, and experienced litigator Harry Gwynn Omar Fernan who has expertise in trade mark and patent prosecution, copyright, and IP litigation.
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‘Highly specialised practice with clear expertise in the subject matter.'
‘The partners really know their craft. They are very professional in their dealings with clients. They are able to deliver the services appropriately and timely.’
'Mario C. Cerilles, Jr., notwithstanding his great expertise in his field, exudes a humble aura and makes us, his clients, feel comfortable to ask and seek clarifications helping us to understand what's being discussed and planned. He updates us regularly on the developments of the case.'
Key clients
- BERINI B.V.
- Guangdong Sembo Culture Industry Co., Ld.
- Xingxi Cultural Media (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.
- MEDSTORE ASIA, INC.
- Pomelo Fashion Co., Ltd.
- Marini
- CUA-LIM & CUENCA MEDICAL GROUP CO
- Care Line Cosmetic & Care LLC
- Prime Nature Cares Corp.
- Gaden Phodrang Trust The Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Alfonso Puyat/Philippine Orchard Corporation
- Guangzhou Leader Bio-Technology Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Filed a trade mark application for the VITAGOLD mark of Prime Nature Cares Corp which covers coffee mixes and food supplements.
Representing the client, a group of doctors who own clinics and other establishments providing health services, in an opposition case filed by a foreign company against the registration of its mark, EVOLVE.
Representing the fintech company client in an opposition case against the trade mark application of the client entitled “OLYMP TRADE” on the allegation that it owned the “OLYMP” mark.
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Practice head
Mario C. Cerilles, Jr.; Harry Gwynn Omar Fernan