Intellectual Property - Philippines
What the team is known for
Baranda & Associates is a highly regarded law firm with an impressive reputation for handling contentious trade mark issues, as well as patent drafting and anti-counterfeiting matters. The firm also demonstrates a strong prosecution offering, assisting with a variety of IP portfolio management mandates for multinational clients. The team advises top multinational corporates on IP matters in the Philippines, including in the pharmaceutical, retail and technology sectors. The firm counts Prada, Red Bull and the University of the Philippines among its clientele. It is a correspondent law firm of Rouse.
Strengths
"Baranda & Associates is reliable, efficient and provides excellent advice in a timely manner."
"The firm can answer our questions in a timely way and solve our problems."
Work highlights
Baranda & Associates represented Red Bull in its trade mark opposition proceedings.
Notable practitioners
Edmund Jason Baranda is one of the Philippines' leading IP lawyers. He has a varied IP practice covering anti-counterfeit raids, trade mark opposition and portfolio management. "Edmund provides an exceptional service to his clients."
Claire Corral enters the numbered bands this year with the support of market commentators. She is well placed to advise on trade mark applications and oppositions, as well as anti-counterfeiting.