Amendments to the IPOPHL Rules and Regulations on Administrative Complaints for Violation of Laws Involving Intellectual Property Rights Take Effect on 15 July 2024
Carlo B. Valerio | Carriz Andrea F. NanaJumping off from the digitalization initiatives it started during the pandemic, the Philippine Intellectual Property Office (“IPOPHL”) has officially amended the Rules and…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System Act
Hannah Rose Marian U. FurigayThe Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (“PENCAS”) Act, officially designated as Republic Act No. 11995, marks a significant legislative milestone. It institutionalizes the integration…
Read MoreDriving Sustainability In Biofuels With DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-05-0014
Patricia A. O. Bunye | Hannah Bianca L. PerdigonThe Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued on 07 May 2024 DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-05-0014 (“Circular”), the Guidelines on Biofuel Blend Implementation, which apply…
Read MoreThinking Outside the Box: Enforcing your IP Rights beyond Philippine courts and IPOPHL
Carlo B. Valerio | Natalie Isabel P. LimIn the dynamic landscape of global commerce, the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights stands as a cornerstone of innovation and economic growth.…
Read MoreNavigating the Internet Transactions Act (R.A. No. 11967): A Primer on Opportunities and Risks for Digital Economy Players
Carlo B. Valerio | Bianca Marie J. Angela M. RañolaRepublic Act No. 11967 or the Internet Transactions Act (“ITA”) was enacted to “promote and maintain a robust electronic commerce (e-commerce)…
Read MoreExecutive Order No. 59 Streamlines Requirements for Infrastructure Flagship Projects
Liam Calvin Joshua C. LuIn a bid to expedite the development of the country’s Infrastructure Flagship Projects (“IFPs”), the President has promulgated Executive Order No. 59 (“EO 59”), which provides…
Read MoreDOE issues Department Order No. DO2024-04-0003 Streamlining Certifications for Energy Projects of National Significance
Patricia A. O. Bunye | Hannah Rose Marian U. FurigayThe Department of Energy (“DOE”) of the Philippines issued on 01 April 2024 Department Order No. DO2024-04-0003 (the “Department Order”), entitled…
Read MoreEmbracing Innovation: Insights on Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession
Hannah Rose Marian U. Furigay On April 19, 2024, Ms. Marian Coquia-Regidor of Zendesk delivered a detailed lecture on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the legal sector at Cruz…
Read MoreEXPLORING THE TAXATION TREATMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES OF CROSS-BORDER SERVICES
Eric T. Dykimching and Christianne Grace F. Salonga The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued on January 10, 2024, Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 5-2024 (RMC 5-2024), establishing the guidelines for…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Hosts AIPLA’s Global Networking Event in the Philippines
Patricia A.O. Bunye | Raiza Alexis D. Radoc | Bianca Marie J. Angela M. Rañola |Natalie Isabel P. Lim Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) hosted an afternoon of cocktails and conversations…
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