NCIPR efforts contribute to PH’s possible delisting in FATF gray list September 25, 2024 The work of the National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) to combat counterfeiting and piracy has boosted efforts of the National Anti-Money Laundering Council to delist the Philippines from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) gray list, a success which continue reading : NCIPR efforts contribute to PH’s possible delisting in FATF gray list
NCIPR’s seized counterfeits in Jan-Sept 2024 reach record-high September 24, 2024 The 15-member National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) has reported a historic surge in the value of seized counterfeit goods, reflecting increased enforcement efforts and deeper cooperation between NCIPR members and rights holders. In the first nine months of 2024, the estimated market continue reading : NCIPR’s seized counterfeits in Jan-Sept 2024 reach record-high
IPOPHL taps QC as host for its 2nd PH-lnt’I Copyright Summit September 23, 2024 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has partnered with the Quezon City Government in hosting the much-awaited return of its Philippine-International Copyright Summit (PICS) this October. Known as the “City of Stars,” Quezon City is home to 130 registered continue reading : IPOPHL taps QC as host for its 2nd PH-lnt’I Copyright Summit
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 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” 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 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 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 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 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
