Philippine Intellectual Property Office designated by the USPTO as a competent International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority
Rowanie A. Nakan | Raiza Alexis D. Radoc | Natalie Isabel P. LimThe Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has been recognized and designated as a competent International Searching…
Read MoreSEC POWERS: SIMPLIFIED GUIDELINES FOR SECURITIES REGISTRATION OF POWER GENERATION COMPANIES AND DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES
Christianne Grace F. Salonga Mandated by the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA), private power generation companies (GenCos) and distribution utilities (DUs) are obliged to offer at least 15%…
Read MoreDEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ISSUES THE NATIONAL POLICY FRAMEWORK AND ROADMAP FOR HYDROGEN IN THE ENERGY SECTOR
The Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued on 12 January 2024 Department Circular No. DC2024-01-001 (“Circular”), otherwise referred to as the Hydrogen Energy Guidelines, providing for the national policy framework and…
Read MoreQUICK LOOK: BIR Revenue Regulations No. 16-2023 requires E-marketplaces and Digital Financial Services Providers to Withhold 1% Income Tax on Remittances to Merchants
Carlo B. Valerio | Natalie Isabel P. LimPursuant to Revenue Regulation (RR) No. 16-2023 which became effective on 11 January 2024, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has started requiring…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Senior Associate Raiza Alexis D. Radoc Completes International MBA Program
Raiza Alexis D. Radoc, a Senior Associate in the Intellectual Property (IP) Department of Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia, has recently successfully completed her studies in the International Master of Business…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Promotes Rowanie A. Nakan to Senior Partner and Anica Angela G. Gomez to Senior Associate Effective 01 January 2024
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia is pleased to announce the well-deserved promotions of the Intellectual Property Department’s Rowanie A. Nakan to Senior Partner and Anica Angela G. Gomez to Senior Associate…
Read MoreThe Legal 500 Recognizes Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia As One of the Top-Tier Firms in the Philippines
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia has again been recognized by The Legal 500 as a top-tier firm in several practice areas. Thirteen partners have also been recommended in their practice areas.Tier…
Read MoreIPOPHL’s Voluntary Site Blocking Rules Take Effect 14 January 2024
First voluntary site blocking mechanism in Asia-Pacific; second in the world The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (“IPOPHL”) Rules on Voluntary Administrative Site Blocking (“Site Blocking Rules”) or Memorandum…
Read MorePhilippine Intellectual Property Office’s 2022 Rules and Regulations on Geographical Indications (“GI Rules”) Paves the Way for Increased Visibility and Funding for Traditional and Indigenous Philippine Products
Since the release of the Philippine Intellectual Property Office’s Rules and Regulations on Geographical Indications in 2022, the world-famous Guimaras Mango has officially become the Philippines’ first Geographical Indication due…
Read MoreEnsuring the Safety, Quality, and Claimed Benefits of Cosmetic Products: Updates and Amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic Drive
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued on 12 November 2023 FDA Circular No. 2023-11 (“Circular”) highlighting updates and amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic Drive (“ACD”) as adopted during the…
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