AIPLA x FEDERIS: Women in IP Law (WIP) Global Networking Event 2026 #WIPNE
The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) will hold its annual Women in IP Law (WIP) Global Networking Event on April 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM, bringing together women leaders, practitioners, and advocates in intellectual property from across the globe. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Real – Women in IP Redefining the Narrative,” is an […]
AIPLA x FEDERIS: Women in IP Law (WIP) Global Networking Event 2026
The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) will hold its annual Women in IP Law (WIP) Global Networking Event on April 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM, bringing together women leaders, practitioners, and advocates in intellectual property from across the globe. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Real – Women in IP Redefining the Narrative,” is an […]
IP Stars Recognition
IP Stars has recognized members of our firm for their expertise and exceptional work in trademark practice. Managing Partner Mila Federis has been named both a Trademark Star and Patent Star. Montini Felicilda is also recognized as a Trademark Star, while Monica Bugayong has been named a Rising Star in the field. IP Stars is […]
IAM Patent 1000
Federis & Associates achieves Gold Tier status in IAM Patent 1000 for 2025, further marking its place among the world’s leading patent professionals and IP firms. Individual recognitions were also given to our Managing Partner, Mila Federis, and our skilled Patent Specialists—Ramon Olea, Andrew Mariano, and Kathleen Alfaro—for their exceptional work and contributions. We thank […]
Asia Business Law Journal’s 2024 Philippine Law Firm Awards
Federis Law Office has once again been named the Top IP Protection Firm in Asia Business Law Journal’s 2024 Philippine Law Firm Awards. ABLJ cited the firm’s decades-long service to global brands, its recent recognition as the Top Industrial Design Agent at IPOPHL’s 2024 Gawad Yamang Isip Awards, and its work mentoring Filipino enterprises on […]
Alo, LLC secures win for its highly distinctive mark “ALO”
September 12, 2024 Alo, LLC, the entity behind the leading lifestyle brand ALO, and premium athletic apparel retailer ALO YOGA, recently secured a win in an opposition against the application for trademark registration of the confusingly similar mark ALODERMA. The Bureau of Legal Affairs applied the Dominancy Test, and found that ALODERMA contains the entirety […]
GoPro Wins an Opposition Against “ZOMAX”
September 11, 2024 Worldwide, GoPro, Inc. is known for its series of adventure and action cameras, lauding image and video quality, versatility, and durability of its products. GoPro has sold millions and millions of its cameras around the world. In 2019, GoPro launched MAX which features a 360-degree camera that allows the user to shoot […]
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 […]