The team at Quisumbing Torres, considered ‘the best to work with in regard to brand portfolio protection', is also well-placed to advise on licensing and franchising, handle IP litigation matters, and assist with data privacy and security-related issues. The group regularly advises high-profile, multinational clients straddling the tech, consumer goods, food and manufacturing industries. It is led by Divina Ilas-Panganiban whose work spans IP enforcement and commercialisation. Bienvenido Marquez III handles patent and copyright disputes, Reena Mitra-Ventanilla focuses on retail and consumer matters, while Frederick August Jose brings niche expertise in IP valuation, brand protection and trade mark strategy. Other notable practitioners include, Berenice Joanna Dela Cruz who frequently assists on trade mark portfolio and IP rights issues.
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Testimonials
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‘What makes Quisumbing Torres' team stand-out is its consistent rendering of clear and concise legal advice not just in IP matters, but also in digital and privacy matters, and its consistent trade mark administrative support.'
'Their on-the-ground and up-to-date approach in dealing with our legal issues make them the best firm to work with in protecting our brand portfolio.'
‘Divina Ilas-Panganiban provides simple solutions to seemingly complex legal issues especially on trade mark licensing and enforcement matters. What I appreciate about Divina is her initiative in providing us with options on our trade mark strategy to ensure that the same is consistent with our business objectives.'
‘Divina Ilas-Panganiban and Berenice Dela Cruz are highly competent, comprehensive in their advice, timely and responsive, and able to accommodate the views of in-house counsel, business stakeholders, and expert witnesses in their recommendations seamlessly.'
Key clients
- Mang Inasal Philippines
- Alphabet
- Google Inc.
- Universal Entertainment Corporation
- L'Oreal
- Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)
- Jollibee Foods Corporation
Work highlights
Represented Jollibee Foods Corporation in securing the first-ever filing under the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines’ (IPOPHL) newly launched Rules and Regulations for the Declaration and Creation of the Register of Well-Known Marks.
Assisted a global tech company in registering its marks with the Philippine IPO and in filing opposition/cancellation actions against third-party marks which are confusingly similar to its well-known and/or registered marks.
Acted on behalf of a US-based multinational chemicals manufacturing company against a major importer/distributor of counterfeit oils and lubricants bearing our client’s trade marks.
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Practice head
Divina Ilas-Panganiban
Other key lawyers
Bienvenido Marquez III; Reena Mitra-Ventanilla; Frederick August Jose; Berenice Joanna Dela Cruz