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Okt 03, 2015
Bayani B. Loste, Fortun Narvasa & Salazar, Philippines

Philippines: Why Trademark Owners Need a Good Faith 'Or...


Bayani B. Loste, Fortun Narvasa & Salazar, PhilippinesOwnership of a trademark in the Philippines is both a function of use and registration. This assumes that the owner of a trademark had, in good faith, taken pains to create a visible sign capable of distinguishing his goods (or services, in the case of service marks). If an owner of a mark wants to differentiate his goods from those of another so that consumers can tell his products from the others, there is no reason why such owner would want to include a company name or an umbrella brand to become part of his mark for the purpose of avoiding  read more