Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Philippines
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Our Intellectual Property Practice Group takes a trailblazing approach that encompasses all aspects of intellectual property.
Equipped with in-depth knowledge of local IP laws and commercial practices drawn from over five decades of experience on the ground, our lawyers deliver proficient and legally practicable advice in licensing and franchising, technology transfer, IP prosecution, IP litigation and enforcement actions. We also handle emerging issues involving data privacy and cybercrime.
We have successfully handled cases involving all types of intellectual property claims. We have also secured a number of winning results in opposition and cancellation cases, as well as significant court and Philippine Supreme Court victories on various cases involving IP.
Our experienced IP and technology lawyers can assist you on the following areas:
Brand enforcement and brand disputes
Brand management
Communications and mobility
Data privacy and security
Digital commerce, advertising and marketing
Digital media and copyright
Patent advisory and disputes
Patent prosecution
IP transactions and tax
Technology transactions and technology disputes
Trade secrets advisory and disputes
Chambers Review
Quisumbing Torres houses a top-tier IP law practice in the Philippines, with impressive capabilities for copyright, patent and trade mark infringement mandates, as well as registration, opposition and anti-counterfeiting work. The firm caters to an impressive roster of clients, particularly those in the retail, hospitality, pharmaceutical and technology sectors. The team benefits from the resources of the Baker McKenzie network, which gives it access to expertise and clients throughout the region and beyond.
Work Highlights
- Quisumbing Torres obtained a favourable ruling for Mang Inasal Philippines in a case involving the use of a similar trademark by a local snack product manufacturer.
Notable Practitioners
Bienvenido Marquez enjoys a stellar reputation in the market. He leads the firm's intellectual property group and is active on a range of matters including IP registration, oppositions and anti-counterfeit raids.
Divina Ilas-Panganiban heads the intellectual property practice area at Quisumbing Torres. She is a highly active within the practice, acting on trade mark opposition and prosecution, and copyright matters. Her clients include international and domestic companies involved in the hospitality and consumer goods industries.
Reena Mitra-Ventanilla is especially experienced in trade mark opposition proceedings, applications and portfolio management.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Head of Department
Divina Ilas-Panganiban
Reena Mitra-Ventanilla
Clients
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Business Software Alliance
Nikon Corporation
Novartis Social Business, Sandoz International GmBH
Pfizer
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Sarapino Global Foods Ltd.
WD40 Manufacturing Company
Industries
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Consumer Goods & Retail
Energy, Mining & Infrastructure
Financial Institutions
Healthcare (including Medical Devices and Products)
Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation
Technology, Media & Telecommunications (including services)