OFFICE ORDER NO. 39
Series of 2000
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Whereas, the internet medium of communication has revolution the conduct of commerce and
trade;
Whereas, there is a need to bring the regulations up to date to be more responsive to the
high-speed interchange of transaction and communication through the internet;
Whereas, aware of the need to protect to protect Internet Domain Names (IDN) as
intellectual property, holders of IDN seek to register their IDN as service mark with the IPO;
Whereas, the regulations must be responsive to the needs of the holders of Internet
Domain Name (IDN).
Wherefore, Rule 605 of TRADEMARK REGULATIONS on order of examination and priority
of action, as amended by Office Order No. 08 series of 2000, and dated May 12, 2000, subject to
the applicability of other provisions of the Regulations, is hereby, further amended by inserting in
the second paragraph thereof the following:
"g. Domain names." (as service mark)
Mr. Eduardo Joson, Records Officer II, is hereby directed to file three (3) certified copies of
this Office Order with the University of the Philippines Law Center, and, one (1) certified copy
each to the Office of the President, the Senate of the Philippines, the House of Representatives,
the Supreme Court of the Philippines, and the National Library.
This order shall take effect immediately.
DONE this 13th day of September 2000 at Makati City, Philippines
Approved:
(Sgd.) EMMA C. FRANCISCO
Director General
Recommended by:
(Sgd.) LENY B. RAZ
Assistant Director
OIC, Bureau of Trademarks
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