Baranda & Associates advises high-profile clients across the luxury fashion, manufacturing, digital, and food sectors, amongst others, on trade mark portfolio management, enforcement, and regulatory compliance. The team is co-led by Edmund Jason Baranda who handles infringement and compliance matters, and Claire Corral who brings deep expertise in Madrid System filings and IPR enforcement matters. Working alongside Corral, Diana Margaret Lauron focuses on prosecution and opposition cases, while Juan Samuel Ismael Loyola supports on infringement and criminal enforcement.

Esteemed by clients for its ‘extensive industry experience across various domains’, Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia has broad capabilities handling various IP matters across the consumer goods, government, education and pharma industries, amongst others. Susan D. Villanueva oversees the practice and brings expertise in IP litigation and enforcement cases. Lauded by clients for her ‘accessibility, professionalism, and client-focused approach’, Patricia Bunye specialises in IP commercialisation and regulatory matters. Divina Gracia E. Pedron is engaged in brand protection, trade marks and copyright enforcement matters, while Rowanie Nakan is skilled at handling litigation and IP valuation issues. Other key team members include Carlo Valerio and Anica Angela G. Gomez, who frequently provide assistance on litigious matters.

Federis & Associates' group is well-placed to file trade marks and patents before the IP Office of the Philippines, and is active in cancellations, disputes and litigation also. The team’s diverse client roster spans the tech, cosmetics, music, and fashion industries.  ‘Standout' practitioner Mila Federis harnesses expertise across trade mark, copyright, and patent matters. Montini Felicilda specialises in enforcement work, while Ramon Olea is experienced in patents. Federis, Felicilda and Olea co-head the offering. Monica Bugayong assists on trade mark matters, enforcement activities, and large-scale infringement issues. Other key practitioners include Maria Carmela Suarez and Luigi Manzanares.

The team at Quisumbing Torres, considered ‘the best to work with in regard to brand portfolio protection', is also well-placed to advise on licensing and franchising, handle IP litigation matters, and assist with data privacy and security-related issues. The group regularly advises high-profile, multinational clients straddling the tech, consumer goods, food and manufacturing industries. It is led by Divina Ilas-Panganiban whose work spans IP enforcement and commercialisation. Bienvenido Marquez III handles patent and copyright disputes, Reena Mitra-Ventanilla focuses on retail and consumer matters, while Frederick August Jose brings niche expertise in IP valuation, brand protection and trade mark strategy. Other notable practitioners include, Berenice Joanna Dela Cruz who frequently assists on trade mark portfolio and IP rights issues.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan‘s team’s key areas of expertise include advising on IP portfolio management, protection and enforcement, as well as handling related unfair competition and border control matters. Practice head Anthony Dee is experienced in litigation, arbitration and in the enforcement of IPR. Ma. Patricia B. Paz-Jacoba is experienced handling trade mark prosecution and enforcement matters.

The team at Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) covers the full scope of IP-related matters, encompassing trade mark infringement and unfair competition cases, copyright infringement and patent invalidation cases. The team focuses on advising clients within the pharma, food and beverage, and consumer goods sectors. The team is jointly led by Bienvenido Somera who is skilled at handling litigation and commercialisation matters, and Katrina Doble who brings expertise on enforcement and infringement issues. Antonio Miguel C. Lu handles pharma-related matters, while Mark Leo Bejemino is well-versed in trade mark litigation. Other key team members include Maria Patricia Cruz and Edward King Chua.

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALaw)'s team specialises in trade mark opposition work and is experienced advising clients across the media, entertainment, cosmetics, and medical supplies sectors. The team is jointly led by Victor N. De Leon, Richmond K. Lee, and John Paul M. Gaba who harness expertise across contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Alex Ferdinand Fider is experienced in IP rights and focuses on both protection and enforcement matters therein.

Cerilles & Fernan Intellectual Property Law (CFIP Law)'s group advises clients across the education, fintech, cybersecurity, cosmetics and fashion sectors on trade mark applications, cancellations and prosecution matters. The team is equipped to handle cross-border IP work and regularly acts on contentious and non-contentious mandates. The practice is jointly led by Mario C. Cerilles, Jr. who focuses on copyright and patent matters, and experienced litigator Harry Gwynn Omar Fernan who has expertise in trade mark and patent prosecution, copyright, and IP litigation.

Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)‘s team advises manufacturing, IT, consumer goods, and pharma companies, amongst others. Its workload includes assisting with patent drafting, registering trade marks through the Philippines IP Office across multiple jurisdictions, and handling trade mark infringement and unfair competition cases. The team is headed by Oliver P. Baclay, Jr, who practises IP law in both New York and the Philippines and has expertise in trade mark and patent prosecution. Carlo T. Capacite is a notable practitioner within the team.

Divina Law's offering is well-equipped to advise on trade mark and copyright issues, with key clients in the entertainment and manufacturing industries. The team handles high-stakes litigation and provides advice in relation to portfolio management. The team is led by Enrique V. Dela Cruz, Jr.. Nilo T. Divina is a key practitioner, as is Alfonso Roel D. Vargas who is geared to support on an array of matters.

Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad‘s practice is well-equipped to handle due diligence, IP rights issues, and various aspects of trade mark applications. The practice is jointly led by Kristine R. Bongcaron who specialises in trade mark registration, maintenance and copyright matters, and Shirley F. Alinea. Anna Loraine M. Mendoza is also a noteworthy member of the offering.

Serrano Law‘s team advises banking and financial services clients on trade mark registration, protection and portfolio management, while also advising individuals in the media and entertainment industries. The practice is led by Elmer B. Serrano who has noteworthy expertise in banking and finance. Tephanie Gandia and Phil Ivan Chan are also key contacts within the team.