Federis and its partner brands SHIMANO, EPSON, and UNIQLO participate in the First-Ever Trademark Conference in the Philippines
Despite the enhanced monsoon and widespread flooding experienced in Metro Manila, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) successfully held the first-ever Trademark Conference in the country (TMCon Philippines) on July 24-26, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura in Taguig City. The Federis team, comprised of Atty. Montini Felicilda and Atty. Monica […]
Challenges to curbing piracy in e-commerce platforms in the Philippines
By: Ernest Luigi A. Manzanares Earlier this year, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Rules on Voluntary Administrative Site Blocking, or Memorandum Circular No. 2023-025, became effective. This legally enables internet service providers (ISPs) to block websites that distribute infringing content or pirated material. By restricting access to these pirate sites, the initiative […]
Federis hosts AIPLA Women in IP Law event
The firm had the fantastic opportunity to host a segment of this year’s AIPLA Women in IP Law: Cultivating Leaders Global Networking Event. We had a diverse turnout of over 23 lawyers coming from 11 law firms and from a public service agency. The interactive discussion focused on leadership, where we shared our different perspectives […]
IPOPHL amends Mediation Rules
The IPOPHL recently released Amendments to the Revised Rules on Mediation. The salient points are as follows: 1. Mediation proceedings at the level of appeals with the Office of the Director General (ODG) are no longer mandatory. 2. The pre-mediation conference has been renamed as follows: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference. 3. At the ADR […]
Federis participates in the seizure and destruction of counterfeit UNIQLO and Cotton On goods
The firm, in behalf of its clients, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., and COGI Pty. Ltd., recently cooperated with the Bureau of Customs in the seizure and destruction of counterfeit UNIQLO and Cotton On goods. These goods were seized from a shipment inspection conducted at the Subic Bay Port on July 2023. After prompt notification by […]
Federis joins UNIQLO in the IPOPHL Enforcement Summit
On November 15, 2023, members of the firm joined longtime client, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., in the IPOPHL Enforcement Summit. The IPOPHL Enforcement Summit is a three-day event showcasing the various initiatives of a number of notable brands, in conjunction with the government, in combating counterfeits. The Summit allowed the firm’s representatives, along with other […]
Federis supports the creativity of local artists
We support the creativity of artists and their works in all forms. Federis Law Firm is the proud Counsel of Georcelle Dapat-Sy, the most sought-after choreographer in the Philippines today, having created some of the most riveting dance choreographies performed by popular singers and actresses in sold-out concerts in the country. Ms. Dapat-Sy is the […]
Complaints filed against Shimano counterfeiters
Complaints for trademark infringement were filed against the proprietors of Edlimbos Bicycle Trading and Starbright Bicycle Trading before the Prosecution Offices in Mandaue City and Cebu Province respectively. These follow the raids conducted by the firm, in coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation and Neo Zigma, Shimano’s official distributor in the Philippines, which yielded […]
Counterfeit SHIMANO products raided in Cebu
Working alongside the agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s Intellectual Property Rights Division, Atty. Montini Felicilda and Mr. Isaias Villanueva of Federis and Associates conducted two (2) simultaneous raids on May 25, 2023 against the warehouses of Starbright Bicycle Trading and Edlimbros Bicycles in Mandaue City, Cebu, suspected sellers of counterfeit SHIMANO products. An […]
Geographical Indication System in the Philippines
Registration of Geographical Indications is now available in the Philippines. The Rules and Regulations on Geographical Indications (GI-RR), which issued on 5 October 2022, establishes a GI registration system. Any interested party may now apply to register a GI with the IP Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Under this system GI is defined as any […]