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Navigating through the process of from trademark application to registration is not as easy as it may seem. Applicant needs to comply with the formality requirements under Philippine IP laws. BREALANT has been successfully helping brands and business owners secure the registration and exclusive rights to their trademarks.
If the Examiner identifies any grounds for refusal under Section 123 of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, a Registrability Report (also known as an Office Action) will be issued, detailing the specific reasons for the refusal.
A Final Refusal is issued when the applicant fails to overcome the objections raised in both the initial and subsequent actions.
Within thirty (30) days from receipt of the Final Refusal, the applicant may file an appeal with the Director of the Bureau of Trademarks if he believes the Examiner erred in issuing the refusal.
If the trademark passes the formality and substantive examinations, it shall be published in the IP eGazette.
If no opposition filed after the publication, it is now deemed registered. Subsequently, a certificate of registration is issued within two months from the payment of the certificate of the registration (COR) fee.
To keep a trademark alive and protected, IPOPHL mandates that the the owner must file a Declaration of Actual Use (DAU). This is essential to demonstrate that the mark is indeed in use.
A certificate of registration is valid for ten years, and can be renewed for another ten years after it expires by paying the appropriate fee and filing a request.