Our trademark services — registration, renewal, and revival — ensure that brands are protected and compliant with Philippine intellectual property laws. We safeguard trademark rights by managing filings, maintaining active registrations, restoring lapsed marks, and helping preserve the legal exclusivity and commercial value.
Why Register and Maintain Trademarks
Unregistered or neglected trademarks leave businesses vulnerable to infringement, imitation, and consumer confusion. Bad-faith actors and competitors can exploit unprotected brands and undermine market presence.
Registering and maintaining trademarks give exclusive rights and strong legal protection under Philippine law. It prevents unauthorized use, block confusingly similar marks, and safeguard the brand identity. With timely renewals and revival, individuals and businesses can preserve their brand’s value, credibility, and long-term security.
Why Engage Duran & Duran-Schulze Law
Our intellectual property attorneys at Duran & Duran-Schulze Law bring extensive experience and a strong track record of successful trademark registrations, renewals, and revivals. We apply deep expertise in Philippine IP laws to navigate complex requirements, anticipate issues, and ensure that applications are strategically positioned for approval.
Trademark Services We Offer
We provide comprehensive trademark and intellectual property services in the Philippines designed to protect, enforce, and maximize the value of the brands:
Trademark Registration
We handle the full trademark registration process, from evaluating distinctiveness to preparing and filing all requirements with the IPOPHL. We anticipate objections, manage office actions, and ensure the brand secures strong, enforceable legal protection from the outset.
Trademark Renewal
We monitor renewal deadlines, prepare all supporting documents, and file timely renewals to keep trademark rights active. By preventing lapses and maintaining compliance, we preserve the brand’s exclusivity, legal strength, and long-term commercial value.
Trademark Revival
We assist in reviving trademarks that have lapsed due to missed deadlines or procedural issues. We evaluate eligibility, prepare petitions, and navigate IPOPHL requirements to restore the rights and prevent others from claiming or using the mark.
Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation
We represent trademark owners in enforcing and defending their trademark and other IP rights before administrative and judicial bodies. We develop strategic, evidence-driven litigation approaches to stop infringement, protect brand integrity, and secure favorable outcomes.
How to Get Started
For inquiries on requirements, processes, and fees, contact Duran & Duran-Schulze Law at (+632) 8478 5826, (+63) 917 194 0482, or info@duranschulze.com, or simply complete the form on this page. Our office is located at 1210 High Street South Corporate Plaza Tower 2, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila.
Need to Consult a Lawyer?
You can book an online or in-person consultation with Atty. March. Choose a 30-minute or 1-hour session, fill out the form with your information and preferred schedule, pay the fee via PayPal, and meet with the attorney at the scheduled time.
Atty. Marie Christine Duran-Schulze
Managing Partner [Read Profile]
Business and Corporate Law, Family Law, Litigation, Immigration Laws, Real Estate, Labor Management, and HR Services
Trademark Registration and Maintenance FAQs
For your reference and guidance, here are the most asked questions about trademark registration and maintenance in the Philippines:
A trademark is a distinctive sign, logo, word, or phrase that identifies and distinguishes goods or services from others in the market.
In the Philippines, registrable marks include word marks, visual (figurative) marks, combined word and image marks, 3D marks for product shapes or packaging, and stamped or marked containers.
Not all marks can be registered. Trademarks that are immoral, deceptive, scandalous, use official symbols, or include a living person’s name or image without consent are prohibited. Marks that are generic, confusingly similar to existing or well-known trademarks, or lack distinctiveness also cannot be registered.
A registered trademark in the Philippines is valid for 10 years and can be renewed for an additional 10-year period.
You may still revive the trademark within a grace period by paying additional fees, but delays can expose your brand to risk.
While not mandatory, legal guidance ensures proper filing, risk assessment, and protection to improve the chances of successful trademark registration and long-term maintenance.
Trademark fees vary depending on factors such as the number of marks (each requires a separate application), IPOPHL filing fees (which vary by claims, classes, and embodiment), and any responsive action or appeals. Professional assistance fees, on the other hand, may range from PHP 12,000 to PHP 25,000.
