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Friday, February 18, 2011

February 17, 2011 Updates

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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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


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