LAWYER PROFILE

Rowanie Nakan

Asia-Pacific 2026

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property

Philippines

9 years ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia

Practice Areas

Rowanie A. Nakan is a Partner in the Intellectual Property Department and heads the Patent Group of Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia. Ms. Nakan’s patent prosecution practice spans more than ten (10) years and involves different technologies in various industries, including medical, electrical and software-related inventions. Her technical and legal backgrounds, patent trainings locally and abroad, coupled with actual experience in patent drafting, prosecution, freedom to operate searches, litigation, IP valuation, and commercialization, allow her to provide holistic and effective IP management strategies to her clients.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Intellectual Property - Philippines

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Rowanie Nakan is noted for her work in patent filing and the protection of intellectual property rights.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rowanie asked questions about our company, the level of importance of our trademark and its use. She has delivered the best opposition pleading I’ve read so far.
Intellectual PropertyChambers Asia & Pacific
Rowanie is great to work with. She delivers on our requirements in a timely manner and is able to explain issues clearly.
Intellectual PropertyChambers Asia & Pacific