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Sep 02, 2012 (Newsletter Issue 13/12)
Philippines
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Examination of Applications Remain the Same


The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has announced that there will be no difference in the substantive examination of applications received by way of Madrid Protocol or by way of national application. In other words, the applications will be examined in the chronology by which they are received and no preference will be given to one type of application over the other.

Moreover, international registrations extending to the Philippines will also be subject to the requirements of a Declaration of Actual Use (DAU). The DAU and the corresponding fees have to be filed with IPOPHL through a resident agent.

Source: patrick mirandah co, Philippines