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How to register a trademark in the .

Trademarks come with many benefits for the owner, but perhaps the most important benefit of getting a trademark registered is that it stops others from counterfeiting by legally protecting the trademark owner against infringers. Regardless of the country, a trademark is always vital to distinguish the business from others. It also helps the trademark owner use the symbol ™ against its name to show a sign of authenticity. The Philippines is involved in business from all over the world. To understand the trademark registration process in the Philippines, let us have a look.

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The Philippines trademark registration service

In the Philippines, the trademark registration service follows the rule of first to file. Anyone who files the trademark registration first and gets accepted becomes the trademark owner. The trademark system of the Philippines has set certain standards for a trademark to be registered, and the application must include:

  • Registration request;
  • Applicant’s name and address;
  • Name of the geographical place of the applicant and the business;
  • If the applicant is not domiciled in the Philippines, then an agent appointment;
  • Translation of the trademark if it is not in Filipino or English;
  • Details of the Trademark.
Types of Trademarks

Types of trademarks in Philippines

The applicant must file to register the trademark with the Intellectual Property Office of The Philippines (IPOPHL). Different types of trademarks are allowed in the Philippines, yet trademarks that are not allowed include:

  • Generic Trademarks
  • Deceptive Trademarks
  • Trademarks against Public Interest
  • Trademarks against Public Interest or are immoral
  • Trademarks that contain flags or emblems of international organizations

How to register a trademark in Philippines?

Step 1

Application

Before filing an application, it is important to understand the benefit of a trademark search. A thorough search will help you understand the types of trademarks already registered, identical or similar trademarks, and if there are trademarks that were refused. This will help you assess why the applications were rejected and, through that, make an accurate application.

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Step 2

Trademark Search

Once you file the application, the bureau will conduct a trademark search to check if there is already a trademark registered or if there is already an application currently filed.

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Step 3

Examination

If the trademark search is complete, the bureau will examine the application to see if the trademark follows the proper legislation and is according to the public’s interest.

The examination process can take up to six months, depending on the list of applications filed.

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Step 4

Publication

After the examination, the application is published on the official gazette for the public. Anyone can oppose the application during this time. The applicant receives a Publication of Opposition (PFO) notice.

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Opposition

If there is an opposition, then both parties are given time to present their proofs and evidence. The Bureau of Legal Affairs takes the decision.

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Step 7

Registration

If there is no opposition, then the trademark is registered and published once again in IPOPHL, officially recording the trademark. There is an Issuance of Certificate, after which the applicant has to file for a Declaration of Actual Use (DAU) within three years of receiving the certificate. The DUA has to be submitted along with Evidence of Actual Use (EAU) after the 5th year of the registration and then after renewal.

The entire registration process takes around 15-26 months.

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Price of Trademarks

Trademark registration cost in Philippines

For a trademark search, the cost is around $100 – $250. The application cost is around $600 -$800.

Age of Trademarks

How long does the trademark last?

Trademarks last for ten years. They can be renewed six months before the expiry date or six months after the expiry date, known as the grace period, subject to a fee.

There are loads of benefits associated with getting a trademark registered. The Philippines has many countries indulging in trade with it, which makes it all the more important for anyone to register a trademark. The process is simple; filing an application, examination and search, publication, opposition(if there is any), and registration. Even though the process takes a bit longer than usual, it comes with many benefits for the owner, especially legal protection.

At Trademark International, we provide hassle-free trademark registration services catered to your needs in compliance with the international requirements and standards. The Philippines trademark registration doesn’t have to be complicated, and that’s why Trademark International is here to assist with all of your intellectual property needs.

What to do?  How to do it?  When to do it?  Will it work?

If these are the questions that come to your mind when thinking of registering a trademark, you have come to the right place. We, at Trademark International, answer these questions and more! Offering multiple trademark services, we guarantee client satisfaction. For expert advice and consultation, contact us now!

Frequently Asked Questions

The process for registering a trademark varies from country to country. To file for a trademark in the US, you can file an online application with the USPTO. The USPTO entertains two types of applications: ‘In-use’ and ‘Intent to use’. The online application is known as Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

Just like every country has its own registration process, the cost varies as well. Depending on the legal fees and the length of the process, the cost can go up or down. In the US, the price of registering a trademark ranges from $500 to $3000.

You need to file an application which should contain: your name and address, if it’s a business then the type of legal entity it is, details of the trademark, list of goods and services, the details of the class(es). 

Yes, you can file for both: a local and an international trademark. Some countries entertain a single application to register a trademark locally as well as internationally. 

Yes. It is possible to register a trademark in multiple countries with a single application but it depends on which union the country is part of. You can do this through the Madrid Protocol or EUIPO. 

Countries have different laws regarding what can be registered as a trademark. In the US, the types of trademarks that can be registered are slogans, shapes, names, phrases words, images, 3D shapes, holograms, smells, and colors.