Bengzon & Untalan

Bengzon & Untalan is a boutique intellectual property law firm established in 2001. It has been ranked as a leading Philippine IP law firm by Chambers & Partners since 2010.

The firm has a full complement of lawyers, technical consultants, paralegals, and staff who are specially trained in intellectual property prosecution, litigation, and enforcement. B&U's client portfolio includes multinational corporations, local companies, and innovators who rely on the firm for direct, proactive, and practical guidance in protecting, managing, and enforcing their IP. B&U specializes in handling trademark and patent registration and maintenance, copyright protection, customs and border protection, media and entertainment issues, franchising and licensing contract reviews, institutional IP policy reviews, infringement and unfair competition litigation, and other methods for IP rights protection and enforcement.

B&U lawyers are frequently invited by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to conduct lectures and training sessions, demonstrating its recognized expertise in the field. The firm prides itself on effectively communicating complex legal and technical concepts to a diverse audience, including professionals, companies, students, and individual clients.

B&U is a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (IPAP), Licensing Executives Society of the Philippines (LES), and MARQUES.