Mathew Hawkins

The Impact of the America Invents Act on Patent Litigation

On September 16, 2011, American President Obama signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, which became effective nationwide on March 16, 2013. The new law has made changes to the existing patenting system and aims to make the filing processes faster and more effective. From patent filing to patent litigation, the America Invents Act (AIA) has […]

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Trademark Registration in the Philippines

The process for trademark registration in the Philippines is a tightly regulated formal legal procedure through which a business owner can secure exclusive rights to an identifiable name, design, symbol, sound, or scent. It allows businesses to protect their intellectual property from third-party infringement and unauthorized use. The Philippine Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) administers

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Avoid Trademark Infringements with this Guide

What happens when you trademark a phrase or a slogan? Are you sure that no other company has already trademarked it? If yes, you should probably avoid using it in your marketing strategy. Trademarks are protected intellectual property rights. They cover words, logos, designs, colors, images, slogans, and phrases. When registering a trademark, you should

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