Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Philippines Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in the Philippines Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in the Philippines, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in the Philippines and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
STEP 3
Trademark Registration Certificate
Once your trademark application is approved, our attorneys complete all the formalities necessary to obtain the registration certificate in the Philippines. After the certificate is issued, it is forwarded to your address along with a registration report specifying the registration number, registration date, and any special consideration that should be taken into account in the Philippines.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Delivery of Registration Certificate & Report
- Monitoring & Notification of Important Dates
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
Typically, it takes about 8 months to get a trademark registered, as long as there are no objections or challenges.
If I register my trademark in the Philippines, will it be protected in other countries?
No, registering your trademark in the Philippines only protects it within the country.
What actions are necessary to fulfill the usage requirement for a trademark?
To meet the requirement, the mark must be used:
- within 3 years of the filing date
- within 5 years of the registration issue date
- without a 3-year gap between each use during its term
How long is a trademark valid after it has been registered?
Your trademark will be valid for 10 years starting from the date it is registered.
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
No, you don't need to use the trademark before applying for registration.
Do I need to provide a signed Power of Attorney?
Yes, you must sign a power of attorney as it is required for the application.
Can applicants claim priority for their patent or trademark application in the Philippines?
Yes, you can use the filing date from your home country as the filing date in the Philippines if:
- Your home country is a member of the Paris Convention
- You filed in your home country within 6 months before filing in the Philippines
- Your home country is a member of the WTO (World Trade Organization)
- The international registration can originate from the Philippines
Can a registration be cancelled?
Yes, you can cancel a registration for the following reasons:
- Failure to meet use requirements as per Section VIII.A
- Registered in bad faith
- Contains prohibited marks
- Mark used in a deceptive way
- Includes a protected emblem or badge
- Violates morality or public order
- Geographical indication issues
- Mark has become generic
- Conflicts with a personal name
- Conflicts with a registered design
- Conflicts with trade names
- Registered under a different name, like an agent or representative
- Conflicts with a well-known mark
- Infringes on copyright
- Mark is functional, misleading, deceptive, disparaging, not distinctive, or merely descriptive
- Infringes on proprietary rights
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Yes. Registering a trademark grants you these rights:
- The exclusive right to use the trademark
- The ability to oppose later applications that conflict with your trademark
- The right to request the cancellation of later conflicting trademark registrations
- The right to take legal action against others who infringe on your trademark
- The right to seek compensation from others for trademark infringement
- The right to authorize or license others to use your trademark
- The right to request the seizure of counterfeit goods that use your trademark
- The right to seek a court order to stop others from using your trademark
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period begins on the publication date and lasts for 30 days. The challenger can request an extension of 30 to 90 days from the publication date.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark registration?
Anyone with a legitimate interest, someone who owns a prior right, or a license holder can challenge the trademark registration.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in the Philippines after it has been submitted?
The application process involves the following steps:
- Formal requirements
- Proper classification
- Clarity of the mark
- Descriptive nature
- Distinctiveness
- Potential to deceive
- Conflicts with existing registrations
- The trademark
- Goods/services covered
- Applicant's name and address
- Applicant's citizenship and country of incorporation
- Application date and number
- Trademark image or representation
What rights do I gain by registering a trademark in the Philippines?
Registering a trademark is the sole method to obtain ownership rights for it.
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