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 […]
Additional Accolades for Our Managing Partner
Cheers to our Managing Partner, Mila Federis, for making it once again to the “Philippines Top 100 Lawyers 2022” and for being included in the Asian Legal Business “Asia Top 15 IP Lawyers 2022” ranking. The Asian Legal Business ranking highlights the top 15 IP lawyers across Asia “who have consistently delivered high-quality IP work […]
NBI seizes over 10,000 counterfeit SHIMANO goods
On 15 March 2022, lawyers of Federis & Associates accompanied agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s Intellectual Property Rights Division in searching and raiding the premises of HYX Enterprises, suspected seller of counterfeit SHIMANO products located in Guiguinto, Bulacan. The raid yielded thousands of of SHIMANO-marked bike parts, accessories and fittings, which were later […]
PHILIPPINES: COVID-19 UPDATE (Posted: April 28, 2020)
IPOPHIL will resume operations on May 18, 2020. Case hearings and trials are suspended until further notice. Extended Deadlines May 31, 2020 is the new deadline when original deadlines fell on March 16 to March 31, 2020. Original deadlines of April 1 to May 15, 2020 are extended for 60 days. No […]