The comprehensive practice at Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALaw) is well-placed to handle the gamut of patent and trademark matters, from assisting in their establishment and registration, to handling opposition and cancellation proceedings. Further, the team is experienced conducting enforcement operations on behalf of clients facing IP violations. It is also able to advise on IP aspects of business transfers and sales. The team of ‘highly competent, top tier lawyers with strong knowledge’ is helmed by Victor N. De Leon, Richmond K. Lee and John Paul M. Gaba. Alex Ferdinand S Fider is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Richmond K. Lee is very professional and clear in providing advice. He attends to our matters promptly.’
‘ACCRALAW provides sophisticated and timely advice for its clients.’
‘Phoebe is excellent at providing excellent advice for the appropriate client.’
‘They can handle almost all kinds of IP-related matters in the Philippines.’
‘Richmond K. Lee and Razel Ann P. Esteban provide qualified analysis and proposals according to each client's individual situation.’
‘Jose has fast turnaround time, is commercially savvy and of course legally sound.’
Key clients
- Energizer
- Bandai Co., Ltd.
- The Estee Lauder Company
- Monde Nissin Corporation
- Hershey’s Chocolate & Confectionery Corporation
- Mandarin Oriental Hotel
- Fraser & Neave
- San Miguel Group of Companies
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
- Bayer AG
Work highlights
Secured a favourable decision from the Philippine Supreme Court for the respondent in a patent infringement suit wherein the Court discussed important concepts on patent infringement, including claim interpretation, tests of infringement, and the doctrine of equivalents.
Assisted the client and its related company in proving that they are the rightful owners of the marks they use in the Philippines on chocolates.
Successfully assisted the client in opposing an application to register a mark identical to its own world famous mark.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Victor N. De Leon; Richmond K. Lee; John Paul M. Gaba
Other key lawyers
Razel Ann P. Esteban; Phoebe Mae U. Reyes; Jose Eduardo T. Genilo; Alex Ferdinand S. Fider