Esteemed by clients for its ‘extensive industry experience across various domains’, Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia has broad capabilities handling various IP matters across the consumer goods, government, education and pharma industries, amongst others. Susan D. Villanueva oversees the practice and brings expertise in IP litigation and enforcement cases. Lauded by clients for her ’accessibility, professionalism, and client-focused approach’, Patricia Bunye specialises in IP commercialisation and regulatory matters. Divina Gracia E. Pedron is engaged in brand protection, trade marks and copyright enforcement matters, while Rowanie Nakan is skilled at handling litigation and IP valuation issues. Other key team members include Carlo Valerio and Anica Angela G. Gomez, who frequently provide assistance on litigious matters.
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Anica Angela G. Gomez
Carlo Valerio
Practice head
Susan D. Villanueva
Other key lawyers
Patricia Bunye; Divina Gracia E. Pedron; Rowanie Nakan; Carlo Valerio; Anica Angela G. Gomez