Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Philippines
Band 1
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+63 2 982 3500/ 982 3600 / 982 3700About
Provided by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
SyCipLaw’s intellectual property (IP) practice is the largest in the country in terms of client base and range of services offered. These include basic rights protection, such as trademark, copyright, patent and product registration.
We help clients administer and maintain their property rights on an ongoing basis through established systems and the support of highly-trained staff. We have expertise in licensing, technology transfers and similarly-focused business transactions. We assist our clients in navigating the legal issues and concerns that have arisen with developments in science and technology, e-commerce and Internet-based transactions law, and have the experience and capabilities to continue providing them with responsive and creative support.
Our IP practice has been cited in leading international surveys as a first choice for IPR counseling and as one of the leading IP firms in the Philippines. We are consistently ranked as Band 1/Tier 1 Firm for our trademark and patent prosecution work, as well as for our trademark, copyright and patent contentious work.
Chambers Review
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan is a highly regarded law firm offering expertise across the full gamut of IP issues. The firm's key areas of skill lie in handling IP portfolio management and technology transfer arrangements, as well as trademark opposition proceedings featuring major international brands. The practice also handles patent and copyright infringement, and brand protection matters. The firm represents clients in the luxury goods, retail, pharmaceutical and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan is providing continued counsel on all intellectual property aspects and portfolio management for Alexander McQueen.
Notable Practitioners
Vida Panganiban-Alindogan is highly active at the firm, advising on a wide range of work. She is particularly well known for her expertise in IP prosecution and provides counsel to leading international corporates on portfolio management and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Ranked Lawyers at
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
Philippines
Members
Provided by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
Cecile Margaret Caro-Selvaggio
Head of Department
Maria Teresa Mercado-Ferrer
Marietta Tibayan
Melyjane Bertillo-Ancheta
Ronald Mark Lleno
Russel Rodriguez
Clients
Provided by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
AON Corporation
AbbVie Inc.
Accenture Global Services Limited
Apple Inc.
Biofarma
Bulgari S.p.A.
Chanel SARL
Clorox
Coach Inc.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Dyson Technology Limited
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Gap Inc.
H.D. Lee & Company
Innodata Global Holdings Limited
Jobstreet
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Merck & Co., Inc.
Teletech Holdings Inc.
Industries
Provided by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Insurance
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Travel & Leisure