The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines recently released the IP Statistics for 2016. This annual release covers relevant data on trademarks, patent, utility model, industrial design and copyright filings handled by the Intellectual …
ABS-CBN Fails to Secure Exclusivity Over Use of “METRO” Trademark
October 4, 2016 In a bid to get exclusive rights over the use of the word METRO for print and online publications, ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. filed an opposition to the registration of the trademark HOY! METRO filed by Jose Miguel Manalo. ABS-CBN …
BLA Denies Cancellation of Car Mat Designs, Cites Insufficient Evidence to Prove Lack of Novelty
September 30, 2016 Petitions filed by Key Largo Car Accessories seeking the cancellation of certain industrial design registrations for car mat designs were recently denied by the Bureau of Legal Affairs (BLA) of the Intellectual Property Office …