News & Updates

News and Updates

Intellectual 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,…

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The 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,…

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Cruz 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 &…

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SEC 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…

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Cruz 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…

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CMT 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…

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SEC 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…

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SEC 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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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia contributes to Chambers Environmental Law 2019 Guide

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia contributed the Philippines chapter of Chambers Environmental Law 2019, the multi-jurisdictional practice guide on environmental law edited and published by Chambers & Partners. Chambers & Partners identifies…

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SEC issues Memorandum Circular No. 24, Series of 2019, on the adoption of the Code of Corporate Governance for Public Companies and Registered Issuers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Memorandum Circular (“MC”) No. 24, Series of 2019, advising the public of the adoption of the Code of Corporate Governance for Public Companies…

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