VIVA becomes first entertainment firm to sign E-Commerce MOU to step up fight against piracy, counterfeiting April 15, 2025 Viva Holdings, Inc. and its 37 subsidiaries signed on Tuesday the E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen protection of its content and retail products across digital platforms, making it the first entertainment-driven company to fight continue reading : VIVA becomes first entertainment firm to sign E-Commerce MOU to step up fight against piracy, counterfeiting

IPOPHL hosts regional forum on Madrid system to help champion global brand expansion April 2, 2025 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently hosted the 2025 Regional Meeting of Intellectual Property Office Officials Responsible for the Madrid System for Asia and Pacific Countries, underscoring its commitment to advancing global trademark protection and expansion continue reading : IPOPHL hosts regional forum on Madrid system to help champion global brand expansion

PH moves to the beat and power of music for National Intellectual Property Month 2025 April 1, 2025 The Philippines will celebrate National Intellectual Property Month (NIPM) this April, and will highlight the importance of protecting and respecting intellectual property (IP) rights, with a special focus on the power of music. “It is said that continue reading : PH moves to the beat and power of music for National Intellectual Property Month 2025

IPOPHL highlights best search practices that guarantee quality patents at 60th APEC-IPEG meet March 14, 2025 The Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP), along with 18 of its member companies, signed last week the E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)—facilitated by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)—to fight back more intensively against continue reading : CCIP, 18 cosmetics companies join E-Commerce MOU to cleanse out counterfeits online

IPOPHL highlights best search practices that guarantee quality patents at 60th APEC-IPEG meet March 13, 2025 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) highlighted its performance and best practices in patent search at the recently concluded 60th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) – Intellectual Property Rights Experts Group (APEC-IPEG) Meeting in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. continue reading : IPOPHL highlights best search practices that guarantee quality patents at 60th APEC-IPEG meet

Bukidnon’s ikam weaving: From a vanishing tradition to a trademarked legacy By Janina Lim | March 12, 2025 The ancient practice of Ikam weaving from the Bukidnon province involves several steps, unfolding over many days and nights to make a single mat come to life. Decades ago, before the convenience of habal-habal rides, the process continue reading : Bukidnon’s ikam weaving: From a vanishing tradition to a trademarked legacy

IPOPHL leads ASEAN TISC Network to make region a global innovation powerhouse March 10, 2025 The Philippines, under the leadership of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), is committed to expanding the ASEAN Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) Network to enhance intellectual property (IP) protection, commercialization and ensure research and development spending continue reading : IPOPHL leads ASEAN TISC Network to make region a global innovation powerhouse

IPOPHL enhances efficiency in IPV case resolution with new RAPID rules March 3, 2025 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) anticipates a continued reduction in the resolution time of intellectual property violation (IPV) cases after streamlining proceedings for qualified IPV disputes. Under the  Rules and Regulations on Administrative Complaints for Violation of Laws continue reading : IPOPHL enhances efficiency in IPV case resolution with new RAPID rules

IPOPHL highlights ongoing efforts to support rights holders March 3, 2025 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) assured of its continued efforts in supporting Filipino innovators and entrepreneurs, urgently responding to the growing demand for robust intellectual property (IP) protection and resources in an increasingly digital world. At the 2025 Japan Patent Attorneys continue reading : IPOPHL highlights ongoing efforts to support rights holders

Hello, Love and Piracy, Again ‘WAGI with IP’ Feature Series By Janina Lim February 28, 2025 Hello, Love, Goodbye and its sequel Hello, Love, Again explore the theme of home. The subject is dear to many Filipinos, especially Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who brave new lands to find their families a new home where they continue reading : Hello, Love and Piracy, Again