MDPPA’s fight vs. fake motor parts goes full throttle as it joins E-Commerce MOU

MDPPA’s fight vs. fake motor parts goes full throttle as it joins E-Commerce MOU September 20, 2024 The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) has joined the E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which aims to combat counterfeit motorcycle parts and accessories that put the safety of motorists and passengers at risk.  At the signing continue reading : MDPPA’s fight vs. fake motor parts goes full throttle as it joins E-Commerce MOU

IPOPHL lauds nomination of freelance writers’ book on copyright at 2024 National Book Awards

IPOPHL lauds nomination of freelance writers’ book on copyright at 2024 National Book Awards September 16, 2024 A book published by the Freelance Writers’ Guild of the Philippines (FWGP) and supported by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has been selected as a finalist for the Best Book on Professions at the 2024 continue reading : IPOPHL lauds nomination of freelance writers’ book on copyright at 2024 National Book Awards

IPOPHL receives first-ever application for certification mark “Made in Clark Philippines”

IPOPHL receives first-ever application for certification mark “Made in Clark Philippines” September 13, 2024 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has received the first application for a local certification mark made under the 2023 Revised Trademark Regulations from Clark Development Corporation (CDC). During the 1st Clark Business Interdependence Forum, IPOPHL Deputy Director General continue reading : IPOPHL receives first-ever application for certification mark “Made in Clark Philippines”

E-Commerce MOU Emerges as Self-Regulation Model to Ensure Safe Online Space

E-Commerce MOU Emerges as Self-Regulation Model to Ensure Safe Online Space September 11, 2024 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has highlighted the E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between brand owners and online platforms—facilitated by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the DTI’s E-Commerce Team—as a pioneering example of self-regulation in continue reading : E-Commerce MOU Emerges as Self-Regulation Model to Ensure Safe Online Space

IPOPHL honors cities, municipalities for proactive IP protection at 2024 CMCI Awards

IPOPHL honors cities, municipalities for proactive IP protection at 2024 CMCI Awards August 30, 2024 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently awarded cities and municipalities with the highest number of intellectual property (IP) applications and approvals in 2023. The awards were conferred last August 23 as part of the annual Cities and continue reading : IPOPHL honors cities, municipalities for proactive IP protection at 2024 CMCI Awards

IPOPHL issues new rules to recognize patent and trademark agents and lawyers

IPOPHL issues new rules to recognize patent and trademark agents and lawyers August 28, 2024 The Intellectual Property Office the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently announced new regulations to recognize intellectual property (IP) agents and attorneys, aiming to ensure the credibility and competency of individuals providing IP services. Taking effect last August 22, 2024, the Office’s Memorandum continue reading : IPOPHL issues new rules to recognize patent and trademark agents and lawyers

GUESS Group and Trimark join E-Commerce MOU to combat online counterfeit trade

GUESS Group and Trimark join E-Commerce MOU to combat online counterfeit trade August 21, 2024 The GUESS Group of Companies and Trimark Group Holdings have entered into the landmark e-commerce memorandum of understanding (MOU)—convened by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)—to actively combat counterfeit and pirated goods in the online space. Signed by continue reading : GUESS Group and Trimark join E-Commerce MOU to combat online counterfeit trade

IPOPHL’s Barba receives UP alumni award for pioneering achievements and impact in IP community

IPOPHL’s Barba receives UP alumni award for pioneering achievements and impact in IP community August 17, 2024 Director General (DG) Rowel S. Barba of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) received on August 17 the University of the Philippines Alumni Association’s (UPAA) Distinguished Alumni Award in Public Service, highlighting his outstanding contributions to continue reading : IPOPHL’s Barba receives UP alumni award for pioneering achievements and impact in IP community

IPOPHL enjoins ASEAN to adopt proposed Design Law Treaty to benefit designers

IPOPHL enjoins ASEAN to adopt proposed Design Law Treaty to benefit designers August 16, 2024 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), sitting as chair of the ASEAN Industrial Design Task Force, has initiated discussions among ASEAN Member States (AMSs) to explore the potential benefits in the proposed Design Law Treaty (DLT), which would continue reading : IPOPHL enjoins ASEAN to adopt proposed Design Law Treaty to benefit designers