- 23 Dec, 2020
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Supreme Court lays out limits of presumption on due sending and receipt of tax assessments by registered mail. [Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. T Shuttle Services, Inc., G.R. No. 240729 (24 August 2020)]
The Supreme Court recently confirmed that, when an addressee controverts and categorically denies the receipt of registered mail matter, specifically tax assessments, the sender bears the burden of proving actual…
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IPO Permits Priority of Action and Examination for Trademark Applications for Marks used or to be used on Goods and Services meant to Combat the COVID-19 Virus
The Intellectual Property Office (“IPO”) issued Memorandum Circular No. 2020-045 on 04 December 2020, amending Rule 601 of Memorandum Circular No. 17-010, otherwise known as the “Trademark Regulations of 2017”.…
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Supreme Court affirms that marital infidelity is a form of psychological violence and may be punishable under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act [Araza v. People, G.R. No. 247429 (08 September 2020)]
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court upheld a trial court finding that marital infidelity may constitute psychological violence and thus be punishable under Section 5(i) of Republic Act No.…
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Supreme Court absolves government employee from administrative liability for participating as a resource speaker and disseminating government information materials in a training seminar without leave from her superiors [Domingo v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 236050 (17 July 2020)]
In Domingo v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 236050 (17 July 2020), the Supreme Court dismissed the administrative complaint against a government employee for grave misconduct, serious dishonesty and conduct…
Read More- 01 Dec, 2020
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Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines Issues Revised Uniform Rules on Appeal in the Office of the Director General
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines issued on 22 September 2020 Memorandum Circular No. 2020-041 or the Revised Uniform Rules on Appeal in the Office of the Director General…
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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Cited in Asia Legal Business Philippine Law Awards 2020
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) was recognized as Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year and Transportation and Logistics Law Firm of the Year in the Asian Legal Business Philippine…
Read More- 19 Nov, 2020
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SEC Requires Online and Physical Filing of Forms Indicating Official E-Mail Addresses and Cellphone Numbers
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a Notice on 04 November 2020 (the “Notice”), providing filing details for the implementation of SEC Memorandum Circular No. 28, series of 2020…
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Supreme Court Holds that Prior Use No Longer Determines the Acquisition of Ownership Over a Mark
In Zuneca Pharmaceutical vs. Natrapharm, Inc. [G.R. No. 211850, 08 September 2020], the Supreme Court held that, under the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, prior use no longer determines…
Read More- 17 Nov, 2020
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Supreme Court approves the 2020 Revised Rules of Procedure for Intellectual Property Rights Cases
The Supreme Court has approved the 2020 Revised Rules of Procedure for Intellectual Property Rights Cases (“Revised IP Rules”), amending A.M. No. 10-3-10-SC, the Rules of Procedure for Intellectual Property…
Read More- 11 Nov, 2020
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SEC Requires Foreign Corporations to Declare Beneficial Ownership Information
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued on 03 November 2020 Memorandum Circular No. 30, Series of 2020 (“MC No. 30-20”). MC No. 30-20 requires all SEC-registered stock and non-stock…
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