Organisation: Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines

IPOPHL issues first website-blocking request; China and France pledge GI cooperation; Finland scam warning – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at South Korea pledging to collaborate with Cambodia, IP Australia changing its publication of trademark information, and much more.

22 May 2024

IP Office Innovation Ranking 2024: boundary-pushing registries revealed

WTR reveals the world’s most advanced IP offices for digital and non-core activities in the sixth edition of our exclusive ranking.

16 May 2024

Philippines and France IP offices pledge cooperation; Indecopi uses AI to uncover spam; TM5 meet – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the ARIPO director general meeting with the president of The Gambia, and much more.

15 May 2024

IPONZ issues Māori elements guidance; EUIPO implements objectionable marks practice; pharma group signs IPOPHL MoU – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at members of AIPLA visiting the JPO to discuss AI developments, INPI attending Viva Technology in Paris, and much more.

24 April 2024

Philippines filings increase; USPTO launches Diversity Information Platform; JPO and Hitachi meet – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at Ukraine joining WIPO Alert, INPI representatives discussing GIs, and much more.

20 March 2024

IPOPHL impostor warning; India well-known trademarks update; Sweden filings decline – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the EUIPO publishing revised BoA Rules of Procedure, the Macedonian IP office appointing a new deputy director, and much more.

21 February 2024

Brand protection at the Philippines border: insights and strategies from the front line

Featured in Border and customs protection around the world

We head to the Philippines to explore the challenges of – and best solutions for – brand protection at the nation's borders.

16 February 2024

IPOPHL to boost mediator roster; Canada trademark opposition changes; EUIPO launches GI hub – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at Gaza deadlines being suspended, the Estonian office seeking a native word for IP, and much more.

08 November 2023

Registration of non-traditional visual marks and other changes to the rules on trademarks now in effect

Two circulars recently issued by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines took effect on 14 February 2023. The circulars notably recognise the protection of non-traditional visual trademarks, including colour marks and motion marks.

17 March 2023

EU moves closer to GI protection for crafts; US focus on IP abuses intensifies – legislation and policy watch (March 2023)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

07 March 2023