Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has issued a warning about a trademark registration scam involving a UK-based firm named Crown Mark. The firm falsely claims partnerships with IPOPHL and other international IP offices to pressure businesses into premature trademark filings. IPOPHL advises c…
Law enforcement agencies, including the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and Nestlé Philippines, have conducted coordinated operations in Pagadian City and Guagua, Pampanga, resulting in the seizure of counterfeit Magic Sarap seasoning valued at approximately P3.8 million. Two female suspects were arr…
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has acknowledged the increasing difficulty in monitoring counterfeit goods sold online. The agency stresses the importance of cooperation from sellers to effectively identify and address intellectual property violations. This development comes amid ongoing e…
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