Case Studies

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March 9, 2025

IPOPHL enhances efficiency in IPV case resolution with new RAPID rules

By Editha R Hechanova

After expediting the process for eligible IP violation (IPV) disputes, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) expects to see further reductions in the time it takes to resolve IPV cases. 

August 31, 2024

War of the Crocodiles

By Editha R Hechanova

In the case of Lacoste S.A. v. Crocodile International Pte Ltd., G.R. No. 223270 decided by the Philippine Supreme Court on November 6, 2023, but uploaded to its website only on September 10, 2024

July 31, 2024

Co-Existence: A Bar to Confusion

By Editha R Hechanova

No, according to the Director General of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) in the case of ABS-CBN Corporation v. Apple Inc. in Appeal No. 14-2022-0044, IPC No. 14-2020-00186, issued on January 17, 2024.

May 31, 2024

The Doctrine of Equivalents

By Editha R Hechanova

In the case of Phillips Seafood Philippines Corporation v. Tuna Processors Inc. promulgated by the Philippines Supreme Court on February 6, 2023, but uploaded to its website only on March 7, 2024 (G.R. No. 214148)

March 31, 2024

Trademark Prosecution Issues Reaching the ODG

By Editha R. Hechanova

To guide both trademark practitioners and applicants in determining the registrability risk that they may face in the prosecution of their applications, the following cases may provide some enlightenment as to the nature of the cases appealed by the applicant to the Office of the Director General (ODG). 

January 1, 2024

Does a Forged Deed of Assignment Confer Rights?

By Editha R Hechanova

A forged deed of assignment, even if registered with the relevant government office, does not confer rights to the assignee due to lack of consent of the copyright owner, as held by the Philippine Supreme Court in the case of M.Y. Intercontinental Trading Corporation