Category: Trademarks

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The Philippines is one of the fastest growing countries in Asia and foreign companies do their utmost to take advantage of its English speaking talent pool.

At the same time, the middle class grows fast and the demand for imported products just continues to increase. More and more companies now see the Philippines as a lucrative market for offline and online sales.

Naturally, we see a stronger demand for trademark registrations in the Philippines. As we both know, entering a foreign market without necessary protection can be risky and costly.

Therefore, I decided to write this article where I explain how you can register a trademark in the Philippines.

Topics covered in this article:

• How do I register a trademark in the Philippines?
• Requirements for trademark registration in the Philippines
• IPO Trademark application form
• Searching for a trademark
• Cost to register a trademark in the Philippines
• Time needed to register a trademark
• Renewal of trademark registration Philippines

How do I register a trademark in the Philippines?

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) manages all the applications and registrations of trademarks.

The process is straightforward and locals can register trademarks directly with the IPO. Foreigners, on the other hand, need work with a local agent to manage the registrations. With a local agent, I mean a company that has an office in the Philippines.

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Many overseas companies have seen the opportunities exporting to Mainland China, which of course brings up questions related to trademarks.

You should be cautious before engaging in business outside the borders, as some countries are referred to as “first-to-file” countries. This means that you won’t have any authority, in case someone else register your trademark before you in that country.

The E-Commerce market is expected to grow much in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia, the coming decade. Before selling into Malaysia, I highly recommend you to register your trademark.

Therefore, I’ve written this guide where I include the key info you need to know when registering a trademark in Malaysia.

Malaysia trademark law

Malaysia is a member of a number of international conventions, as well as having its own national laws.

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Many exporters talk about the benefits of selling via cross border e-commerce to Chinese market. When I talk with companies who want to import to China, I often recommend them to have a look at other options.

It’s not easy nor cheap to enter the Chinese market, and E-commerce is growing strong elsewhere. Even if the competition can be more fierce in countries like Singapore, it can be worth to give it a try.

Before you start selling overseas, it’s important that you register your trademark. Therefore, I’ve written this guide that explains all the crucial information you need to know when registering a trademark in Singapore.

Singapore trademark law

In 1998, Singapore’s government passed the Singapore Trade Marks Act, to meet the Paris Convention. It’s a member of many other international conventions, such as:

• Madrid Protocol
• Nice Agreement
• Patent Cooperation Treaty
• WIPO Copyright Treaty

Singapore classifies products and services in accordance with the Nice Classification, sometimes referred to as the International Classification of Goods and Services (ICGS).

More than 150 countries, even including Mainland China, are members of the Nice Classification. This is a great benefit as countries can cooperate cross border, and support each other in case of any IP conflicts.

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