The team of ‘evident experts in the field of IP enforcement’ at Baranda & Associates assists a client roster which features renowned names from numerous sectors. Its workload includes advising on an array of trademark cases, including matters involving creation and registration, and negotiations of voluntary withdrawal. Th team is led by IP enforcement specialist Edmund Jason Baranda, who is noted for his ‘vast experience’, alongside Claire Corral, who has particular expertise managing trademark portfolios, including advising on maintenance and risks of use. The ‘meticulous’ Ellen Rico is well-equipped to assist Baranda and Corral, particularly in conducting raid actions against sellers of counterfeits.

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia‘s group is highly regarded for its ‘vast experience’ in IP. Its workload includes representing its international clientele on trademark registration applications; protection of trade secrets and business models; and matters involving anti-piracy and enforcement. Advising on regulatory compliance and product liability in line with the FDA regulations is another area of expertise of the team. Susan D. Villanueva oversees the practice and is a specialist in litigation and enforcement work. Patricia Bunye is a key practitioner equipped to handle licensing, franchising and regulatory cases, Divina Gracia E. Pedron has experience in brand protection, and Rowanie Nakan leads the firm’s patent group. Bunye is considered a ‘standout name’ alongside Carlo Valerio.

The collective at Quisumbing Torres is well-placed to assist its noteworthy roster of clients which includes both domestic and multinational names in the protection of their IP, including in disputes contexts. New tech protection is a particular area of expertise for the team. Brand management and enforcement, patent protection and prosecution, and trade secrets protection matters all feature in the team’s workload. Divina Ilas-Panganiban oversees the department and has specialisms spanning IP, data and tech with expertise in TMT in particular; Panganiban is also a member of the Advisory Council for IP in the Philippines. Bienvenido Marquez III is a notable individual in the team, leading on many of its most prominent IP enforcement cases. Reena Mitra-Ventanilla is also standout.

Trademark, patent and copyright registrations, portfolio management, and IP enforcement and litigation are all prominent elements of SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan‘s practice. Its client list spans various industry sectors, including consumer products, fashion and apparel, and tech. Vida Panganiban-Alindogan is the team lead, and harnesses significant experience in the management, prosecution, and enforcement of IP. Anthony Dee has expertise in litigation and arbitration matters and has handled complex matters at all levels of court, assisting with obtaining search and seizure warrants for infringing merchandise is one of Dee’s key areas of focus. Cecile Margaret Caro-Selvaggio is an IP and corporate specialist of note.

Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)‘s group is well-versed in assisting on litigious IP matters, in both inter-partes and IPR violation contexts in relation to both trademarks and patents. Trademark prosecution work forms a prominent portion of the team’s workload and involves assisting both foreign and domestic clients across the array of industry sectors. Bienvenido Somera has notable experience handling the range of IP matters, from the commercialisation of novel IP, to protecting copyrights and litigating patent and trademark matters. Somera heads up the offering alongside Katrina Doble whose expertise covers these areas also. Antonio Miguel Lu stands out for his specialism in trademark and patent litigation work.

The comprehensive practice at Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALaw) is well-placed to handle the gamut of patent and trademark matters, from assisting in their establishment and registration, to handling opposition and cancellation proceedings. Further, the team is experienced conducting enforcement operations on behalf of clients facing IP violations. It is also able to advise on IP aspects of business transfers and sales. The team of ‘highly competent, top tier lawyers with strong knowledge’ is helmed by Victor N. De Leon, Richmond K. Lee and John Paul M. Gaba. Alex Ferdinand S Fider is also recommended.

The group at Cerilles & Fernan Intellectual Property Law (CFIP Law) is noted for its ‘accuracy and efficiency’ in handling high-value trademark cases for its noteworthy clientele. In this regard, it assists clients at all stages from initial establishment through application and filing, to mediating for clients in cases wherein a trademark is being challenged by opposition. A significant portion of the team’s work has cross-jurisdictional aspects. Experienced practitioner Mario C. Cerilles, Jr. heads up the practice alongside Harry Gwynn Omar Fernan whose work spans trademark and patent prosecution, copyright deposit and litigious IP matters.

Federis & Associates‘ boutique IP firm harnesses strong capabilities advising domestic and international clients in the broad range of matters, from assisting with trademark applications, to handling enforcement against infringers, to handling administration-related litigation cases. Additionally, patent matters form a significant portion of its workload, particularly complex patent searches and applications. Further, it mentors clients on regulatory aspects of IP. Mila Federis who is noted as being ‘wonderful to work with’ heads up the team, in which Montini Felicilda harnesses a particular specialism in enforcement cases.

The practice at Hechanova Bugay Vilchez & Andaya-Racadio ‘consistently delivers top-notch IP services’ according to its clients. It is well-regarded for its abilities in handling the remit of work, including establishing and filing trademarks for clients, filing oppositions against trademark applications, and advising on the general protection of IP rights across industry sectors. ‘Exemplary figure in the legal industry’ Editha R. Hechanova oversees the practice alongside Brenda P. Rivera, Noemi P. Rivera and Maria Gladys C. Vilchez who is particularly experienced handling IP infringement and unfair opposition cases.

The team at Ortega Bacorro Odulio Calma & Carbonell has noteworthy abilities representing its portfolio of clients, which features globally-known names, on the remit of IP matters. The filing of patent and trademark applications forms a significant portion of the team’s workload. Further, it has strong capabilities handling patent infringement litigation, as well as assisting clients in inter-partes proceedings in trademark protection cases. Renato Calma and Roane Alfredo P. Lopez co-head the offering following the September 2023 retirement of former head Virna Caringal-Divino.

Disini & Disini Law Office has a practice which is well-placed to assist its portfolio of clients on the remit of IP matters, from the establishment, application and registration of trademarks and patents, to petitions for cancellation. It is particularly equipped to advise clients in the tech and telecoms sector, as this is an area of specialism across the team. JJ Disini and Ofelia Leaño both oversee the offering.

The practice at Divina Law is equipped to handle non-contentious matters, advising the array of companies on the establishment of IP. The team is also well-placed to handle the contentious, a key example being its experience prosecuting in cases of patent infringement. Enrique V. Dela Cruz, Jr. is at the helm of the group, wherein Alfonso Roel D. Vargas has a developing litigation and IP specialism.

Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad is equipped to act as counsel for its clientele in relation to establishing IP rights, organising and maintaining portfolios, and filing copyright infringements. IP and dispute resolution specialists Kristine R. Bongcaron and Shirley F. Alinea co-lead the team, which was bolstered in June 2024 with the arrival from private practice of Anna Loraine Mendoza.

Serrano Law‘s group is well-regarded for its capabilities handling the registration, protection and management of trademark and patent portfolios for its roster of clients. A prominent portion of the team’s IP work is done for banking and finance clients, and the team is also equipped to advise clients in industry sectors including media and entertainment, and consumer goods and services. Elmer B. Serrano heads up the offering.