Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia debuts in IAM Patent 1000; Rowanie Nakan named one of Philippines’ top patent practitioners
IAM Patent 1000, an industry-leading guide which identifies top patent practitioners in key jurisdictions around the world, has named Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia as one of the Philippines’ top patent prosecution and enforcement firms, ranking it in the Silver Band. The publication noted that Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia has been designated as a patent agent
Read MoreSEC Prescribes Interim Guidelines For Filing of Annual Reports and Request for Documents Pending Closure of SEC Main Office
Given the extended closure of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Main Office until 26 July 2020, the SEC, through a 12 July 2020 Notice, Re: Filing of Annual Reports During the Temporary Closure of the SEC Main Office Until 26 July 2020 (“SEC Notice”), has adjusted the procedure and deadlines for the submission of
Read MoreIPOPHL institutes anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy policies
The Philippine Intellectual Property Office (“IPOPHL”) issued on 07 July 2020 Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2020-027 instituting policies and guidelines promoting IP rights. Under MC No. 2020-027, IPOPHL officials and employees are mandated to exemplify respect for IP rights at all times. Prohibited acts of IPOPHL officials and employees include the following: Promoting, patronizing, selling,
Read MoreIPOPHL allows conduct of online Inter Partes/ IPV hearings and conferences
The Philippine Intellectual Property Office (“IPOPHL”) issued on 03 July 2020 Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2020-021 allowing the conduct of hearings and conferences in Inter Partes and violation of IP Rights (IPV) cases through online meetings/conferences. Under MC No. 2020-021, parties to pending Inter Partes and IPV cases may file an online request to conduct
Read MoreSEC Issues Guidelines for Processing of Requests for Statistics, Reports and Data, and Top 1000 Corporations Publications and Certifications
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted a Notice, dated 25 June 2020, concerning Requests For (1) Statistics, Reports and Data; (2) Top 1000 Corporations Publication; and (3) Certificate of Company Rank in the Top 1000 Corporations (“Notice”). In light of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, the Notice prescribes guidelines regarding the processing of requests
Read MoreSEC Main Office Resumes Operations Following Temporary Closure
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) resumed operations at its Main Office in Pasay City on Wednesday, 1 July 2020, following the suspension of work from 26 to 30 June 2020 after four personnel tested positive for COVID-19. The Commission, however, shall continue operating at limited capacity in view of the community quarantine and other
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