Duran & Duran-Schulze Law offers services regarding intellectual property and trademark law. We are committed to provide valuable assistance and legal representation throughout the process of registering your trademark.

Moreover, we have documented a case study based on our experience in assisting our clients on registering their trademark with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO). 

Trademarks play a critical role in helping consumers recognize and differentiate one company from its competitors. Registering a trademark is essential as it provides legal protection and safeguards the company against counterfeit products and fraudulent activities.

Benefits of a Registered Trademark

Having a registered trademark have several benefits to the company, which are as follows:

• The company’s brand becomes easily identifiable by the public;

• The trademark owner gains an exclusive rights to use the mark that prevents others from using the same or similar marks;

• It provides protection from counterfeit and fraudulent activities; and

• The trademark owner can seek civil, criminal, or administrative actions through the IPO’s Bureau of Legal Affairs.

Process of Registering a Trademark

For quick reference, here is the process for trademark registration in the Philippines:

• STEP 1: Submission of the application to the Intellectual Property Office.

• STEP 2: Review of the application.

• STEP 3: Issuance of a Notice of Allowance (NOA), which requires payment of publication and issuance fees.

• STEP 4: Publication of the trademark in the E-Gazette for potential opposition.

• STEP 5: Issuance of the certificate of registration.

Additionally, the entire process typically takes between five (5) to seven (7) months to complete. The duration depends on the speed of the Intellectual Property Office’s examination process and the promptness of the applicant or its representative agent in responding to any requirements.