Steps on Registering Your Trademark in the IPO
Steps on Registering Your Trademark in the IPO
1. Trademark Filing
All initial trademark registration applications in the Philippines must be addressed to the Director and filed in either Filipino or English.
All initial trademark registration applications in the Philippines must be addressed to the Director and filed in either Filipino or English.
2.
Search and
Examination
The purpose of the trademark search is to see if there are any existing trademarks that are similar or identical to the one being sought.
The purpose of the trademark search is to see if there are any existing trademarks that are similar or identical to the one being sought.
3.
Publication in eGazette
Once the trademark is granted, it is published in the IP Philippines eGazette.
Once the trademark is granted, it is published in the IP Philippines eGazette.
4.
Opposition (if any)
The public has 30 days from the date of the eGazette to oppose the trademark.
The public has 30 days from the date of the eGazette to oppose the trademark.
5.
Trademark Registration
The Certificate of Registration will be published for the second time in the IP Philippines eGazette before being entered into the official records.
The Certificate of Registration will be published for the second time in the IP Philippines eGazette before being entered into the official records.
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