Trademark Law
Trademark protection is virtually perpetual in the sense that the registration can be renewed every ten (10) years.
Sec. 146. Renewal
146.1. A certificate of registration may be renewed for periods of ten (10) years at its expiration upon payment of the prescribed fee and upon filing of a request.
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Trademark protection is virtually perpetual in the sense that the registration can be renewed every ten (10) years.
Sec. 146. Renewal
146.1. A certificate of registration may be renewed for periods of ten (10) years at its expiration upon payment of the prescribed fee and upon filing of a request.
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When there is a Will, there is a TRO
The nasty fight between Willie Revillame and ABS-CBN got nastier when the losing network resorted to the judicial personalities. CLICK HERE
Copyright trolling maybe good business
There is a hidden practice of some scrupulous men of buying up copyrights of naïve owners and then suing those that use the work. Much like a user car salesman taking credit for a “new” car sale. CLICK HERE
Sony vs. LG. This isn’t a price war
The market for “smart phones” has led the mega companies to duke it out in the U.S. courts. They are trying to pick up the scraps left by the company named after a fruit. CLICK HERE
Four stripes and you are out!
A fourth stripe on a shoe was concluded to possible confuse the Italians between Adidas and the other “brand”. But what about the 5 stripe Kwiss? CLICK HERE
Ford beat Ferrari in F1!
The “F” really is worth a lot of money these days. While our censor prevent us from using “F” on air, Ford Motor Company has forced Ferarri in rethink on how they use the “F”. CLICK HERE
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Rod Vera is an attorney practicing intellectual property law. You may contact him at Phone: +63.2.829.3102; FAX: +63.2.820.1193; E-Mail: rpv@vera-iplaw.com
