Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Philippines
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Provided by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
The Intellectual Property Department (IPD) of the Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALAW) offers innovative solutions to client needs and concerns in all aspects of intellectual property (IP) rights protection and management. It represents local and foreign clients in the registration and maintenance of patents, trademarks, and copyrights in the Philippines. It has also established a network of overseas correspondent law firms for the lodging of applications for registration of patents, trademarks, and copyrights in other countries.
ACCRALAW is at the country’s forefront in the fight against counterfeiting, piracy and unfair competition and in protecting the rights of legitimate IP right holders. It has successfully prosecuted criminal, civil and administrative cases for trademark infringement and unfair competition on behalf of owners of well-known marks. It is active in patent enforcement actions as well.
Its lawyers possess strong academic backgrounds and extensive experience in IP law practice and are complemented by a well-trained and competent paralegal team and technical consultants. ACCRALAW is active in national as well as international associations involved in the protection of intellectual property rights and is consistently cited worldwide for quality work and an excellent track record.
Chambers Review
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) occupies a commanding position in the Philippine IP law landscape. The team handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, including IP licensing, registration and enforcement, for both domestic and international clients. The firm serves an impressive roster of clients, which includes companies in the consumer goods and manufacturing sectors.
Work Highlights
- ACCRALAW successfully assisted YKK in opposing a trademark application for “YKK” by Uy Peter.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"ACCRALAW's team seems to be broad and very skilled. They are responsive and produce work in reasonable time frames."
"ACCRALAW provides practical advice, based on their understanding of our business."
"ACCRALAW's team seems to be broad and very skilled. They are responsive and produce work in reasonable time frames."
"ACCRALAW provides practical advice, based on their understanding of our business."
Notable Practitioners
Alex Ferdinand Fider is a highly regarded practitioner, recognised for his involvement in portfolio management and IP registration, as well as trade mark opposition proceedings.
Victor De Leon heads the IP practice at ACCRALAW. He is well-known in the market and is considered to be an active practitioner. He is particularly known for IP litigation and enforcement work, as well as trade marks.
Richmond Lee handles a wide range of matters including contentious and non-contentious work relating to trade marks and patents.
"Richmond Lee is great to work with. I am always very satisfied by his advice and communication."
Ranked Lawyers at
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
Philippines
Members
Provided by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
Head of Department
John Paul Gaba
Jose Eduardo Genilo
Clients
Provided by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
BP plc
Bayer AG
CoStar Group
Estée Lauder Companies
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
Kenneth Cole Productions
Nikon Corporation
Roche
San Miguel Group of Companies
The Hershey Company
Industries
Provided by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
Automobiles and Parts
Banks
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Food & Drink Producers
Insurance
Media
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications