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Divina Gracia E. Pedron

Senior Partner

de.pedron@cruzmarcelo.com

Practice Areas

Family Law

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Intellectual Property

Ms. Pedron is not just a legal expert; she is a passionate advocate for creativity and innovation, specializing in the protection of intellectual property. With a keen focus on brand protection, trademarks, and copyright enforcement, she deftly navigates the complexities of civil, administrative, and criminal prosecution, as well as border control measures. Her expertise extends to guiding trademark owners through the intricate landscape of domain name disputes and unregulated parallel importation, ensuring that her clients’ rights are fiercely defended.

Driven by an unwavering passion for both the arts and the law, Ms. Pedron has established herself as a trusted advisor to a vibrant community of modern Filipino masters and emerging artists. These creative individuals rely on her expertise to safeguard their unique works from infringement and forgery. She navigates the complexities of copyright law with finesse, providing strategic advice on everything from registering their masterpieces to licensing their creations and pursuing legal action against those who infringe on their rights.

Her accolades speak volumes of her dedication and professional prowess. In 2025, Ms. Pedron was recognized by Chambers and Partners in Band 3 for Intellectual Property, marking her ninth consecutive year of distinction in this prestigious ranking. Her expertise has earned her numerous accolades, including being ranked in Prosecution and Strategy by the World Trademark 1000 (WTR1000) in 2023, and being named a Leading Individual and Partner by Legal 500 Asia-Pacific from 2022 to 2025. Additionally, she has been listed among Asia IP’s Philippine Experts in 2021, received the Client Choice Award for IP Trademarks in the Philippines from Lexology in 2021, and has been recognized as a Trademark Star by IP Stars from 2022 to 2024.

Moreover, Ms. Pedron is well-versed in family law, providing comprehensive services that include wills advisory and drafting, probate of wills and judicial settlement of estates, extrajudicial settlement of estates, adoption of minors, and enforcement of foreign divorce. Her multifaceted expertise allows her to assist clients in navigating the often complex and emotionally charged landscape of family law, ensuring their rights and interests are safeguarded.

In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Pedron shares her extensive knowledge and insights with the next generation of legal minds as a professor at the College of Law of the University of the Philippines, the country’s premier state university. She teaches Succession Law and Intellectual Property Law, empowering her students with the foundational and advanced skills necessary to navigate these critical areas of law.