DTI Issues Revised Rules of Mediation and Adjudication
The Department of Trade and Industry (“DTI”) issued on 7 February 2020 Department Administrative Order (“DAO”) No 02, Series of 2020, otherwise known as the “Revised Rules of Mediation and…
Read MoreIPO Issues Revised Rules and Regulations on Voluntary Licensing
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (“IPOPHL”) has issued IPOPHL Memorandum Circular No. 2020-002 providing for the Revised Rules and Regulations on Voluntary Licensing (“Revised Rules”). The salient provisions…
Read MoreIntellectual Property Code Implementing Rules and Regulations on Inter Partes Proceedings and Voluntary Licensing Amended
IPOPHL Memorandum Circular No. 2019-024, Series of 2019, which amends the Rules and Regulations on Inter Partes Proceedings took effect on 15 February 2020. Meanwhile, IPOPHL Memorandum Circular No. 2020-002,…
Read MoreThe Pitfalls of “Do-It-Yourself” Patent Applications
The patent system protects inventors and innovators against the unauthorized use of their inventions. Preparing a patent application, however, is not easy. Some inventors, especially those with limited financial means,…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Wins In Asia Business Law Journal’s Philippine Law Firm Awards 2019
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (“CMT”) won in five (5) categories in the Asia Business Law Journal’s Philippines Law Firm Awards 2019: Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution Energy, Projects &…
Read MoreSEC Issues Revised REIT Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2020, otherwise known as the “Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9856, Otherwise…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia cited as top-tier firm in Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (“CMT”) has been recommended as a top-tier firm in 2 practice areas: Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property. CMT’s Corporate and M&A, immigration, Projects & Energy, and…
Read MoreCMT sponsors 7th Annual U.P. Geology Alumni Association Baguio City Geotour
The University of the Philippines Geology Alumni Association (“UPGAA”), in partnership with Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia, held its 7th annual Baguio City Geotour on 22 November 2019 in conjunction with…
Read MoreSEC Issues 2019 Guidelines for Non-Profit Organizations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 25, Series of 2019, or the “2019 Guidelines for the Protection of SEC Registered Non-Profit Organizations from Money Laundering…
Read MoreSEC Issues Guidelines on the Revival of Expired Corporations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Memorandum Circular No. (“SEC MC No.”) 23, Series of 2019, providing for the Guidelines on the Revival of Expired Corporations (“Guidelines”). The Guidelines…
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