What is a Intellectual Property?
Intellectual Property is a company’s or an individual’s collection of intangible assets that are legally protected from being used or implemented by third parties without their authorization. These intangible assets are artwork, symbols, logos, brand name, and designs. Any non-physical asset owned by a business or individual is considered an intangible asset.
What are the Different Types of Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property consists of many types of intangible assets, which are the following:
- Inventions: Patents, utility models, trade secrets, supplementary protection certificates, and confidential information and/or know-how.
- Brands: Trademarks, cause of action in passing off, rights to prevent unfair competition, association marks, certification marks, hallmarks, designations of origin, geographical indications, and Traditional Speciality Guarantee (TSG).
- Other creations, technology and proprietary interests: Copyright, design rights, semiconductor topography rights, plant varieties, database rights, trade secrets, and confidential information and/or know-how.
How Can Intellectual Property Rights Be Protected?
In order to assign ownership of each of the Intellectual Property Rights, the applicant must submit a legally notarized, attested, and apostilled deed of assignment signed by both parties and a power of attorney in favor of a local agent. For plant varieties, an original/certified and photocopies of the deed of assignment must be submitted to the Philippine Plant Variety Protection (PVP) office for recording in the Plant Variety Registry. Additionally, the deed of merger or any document attesting the transfer, such as an extract of the business registry translated in English.
Duran & Duran-Schulze Law Can Help!
At Duran & Duran-Schulze Law, we specialize in Intellectual Property Litigation. We provide legal services and representation to our clients involved in disputes over the Intellectual Property Litigation. We also protect our client’s valuable assets and defend their interests in legal matters.
Documentation and Evidence Gathering
Our competent lawyers assist our clients in gathering and organizing evidence to support their claims or defenses. This may involve conducting investigations, depositions, interrogatories, and expert witness testimony to strengthen the case.
Filing Lawsuits or Defenses
Duran & Duran-Schulze Law prepares and files lawsuits or defenses on behalf of our clients in the appropriate jurisdiction, ensuring compliance with procedural rules, and deadlines.
Trial Representation
If the case goes to trial, our well-experienced lawyers represent our clients in court proceedings, presenting arguments, examining witnesses, and advocating their interests before the judge or jury.
Advise and Educate Clients
Duran & Duran-Schulze Law advises clients on potential risks associated with intellectual property disputes and helps develop strategies to mitigate those risks. We also educate our clients about intellectual property laws, their rights, and potential legal risks, empowering them to make informed decisions about protecting their intellectual property.
Need further information and assistance regarding Intellectual Property Litigation? Talk to our team at Duran & Duran-Schulze Law to know more about the requirements and process. Call us today at (+632) 8478 5826 or +63 917 194 0482, or send an email to info@duranschulze.com for more information.