Hechanova Group continues to contribute to the advancement of legal scholarship through its written works on innovations within the intellectual property profession.
As the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines invites public comments on a proposal to streamline the adjudication of intellectual property violation cases
Editha R Hechanova of Hechanova Group explains the main points to note for parties entering mediation to resolve an intellectual property dispute in the Philippines.
Editha Hechanova of Hechanova Group reports on the decision on a petition brought by the former stars of the long-running Philippine show ‘Eat Bulaga!’ concerning ownership of the associated mark.
A register of recognised trademark representatives is among the potential changes summarised by Editha Hechanova of Hechanova Group under a proposal that is designed to bring greater clarity to trademark prosecution.
There is no specific law protecting trade secrets (also known as undisclosed information) in the Philippines, though there are different Philippine statutes that apply to the protection of trade secrets and that penalise the revelation of such trade secrets.
Panoramic guide (formerly Getting the Deal Through) enabling side-by-side comparison of local insights into patent litigation and patent office procedures
To enforce its rights against an infringer, a patent owner, or anyone possessing any right, title or interest to the patented invention, may file an administrative action with the Bureau of Legal Affairs (BLA) of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) or a civil action with a regional trial court (RTC).
A quick look at the essentials of patent prosecution in Philippines, including key disclosure requirements for patent applications, expedited procedures, oppositions, timeframes and costs.
The Philippine economy has shifted up a gear as a growing middle class flexes its online buying power. Laws are being rolled out to protect this resource.
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).
For the second time, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has urged the Philippines Congress and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to amend RA 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (IP Code)
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
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