Intellectual Property - Philippines
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Esguerra & Blanco Law Offices is noted for its expertise in a wide spectrum of IP matters in the Philippines, including trade mark, copyright and patent registration, and contentious cases involving infringement and unfair competition, with patent litigation being a particular specialism. The firm is also well versed in transactional IP work, including technology transfer issues, due diligence and the negotiation of licensing and distribution agreements.
Notable practitioners
Abelaine Alcantara is an IP-focused partner based in Manila. She is known to be active on trade mark enforcement, management and litigation.
Carlos Villaruz is the firm's managing partner in Manila. He is well recognised by sources in the market for his involvement in IP matters and also has litigation expertise.
