South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Semiconductor topographies in the Philippines

shuma2_163Semiconductors are the chips which function as silicon brains for modern electronics, including phones, appliances, cameras, and even automobiles. These small but powerful goods have become increasingly important as smart tech has reached into every facet of modern life.

Both as a manufacturer and an assembler, the Philippines is a major member of Europe’s semiconductor trade. In this article, we will take a look at how the Philippines categorizes and protects semiconductor IP.  As always, if you have any questions about protecting your IP, our experts are just a click away.

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South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Industrial designs in the Philippines

j0433062Industrial designs are the unique shapes and colours which distinguish your product’s appearance. Whereas a trade mark is a logo or other symbol which identifies your brand, an industrial design is the sleek curves or shapes which make a iPad or Toberlone bar look so distinct.

In this edition of our South-East Asia IPR Basics series, we will look at how industrial designs are handled in the Philippines. For more information, be sure to visit our website or contact one of our experts.

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South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Trade marks in the Philippines

shutterstock_81193486-520x345Trade marks are the distinctive logos, symbols, and colour schemes which set an SME’s products apart and signal to consumers that the product carries a certain degree of quality.  Trade marks are a critical part of establishing a brand identity and building a loyal customer base.

This latest installment of our South-East Asia IPR Basics series will look at how trade marks are handled in the Philippines. For more information, be sure to visit our website or contact one of our experts.

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South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Copyright in the Philippines

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Copyright is the right of the writer or creator of any work to determine how that work is published, adapted, distributed, marketed, or otherwise used and profited from. Typically, copyright is automatically conferred, meaning that SMEs’ creative works are immediately protected as their IP. However, the unfortunate truth is that copyright is not always respected and SMEs may need to take extra steps to protect their IP.

This latest installment of our South-East Asia IPR Basics series will look at how copyright is handled in the Philippines. For more information, be sure to visit our website or contact one of our experts.

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The Philippines gets IP-ready for the ASEAN Economic Community

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A few months ago we looked at how the members of ASEAN would be adapting their IP systems in the run-up to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) of 2015. We questioned whether it would be business as usual or whether this meant we would see real change in the region allowing for a more fluid and internally-accessible market. We have slowly started noticing a shift, most notably with the Philippines Continue reading “The Philippines gets IP-ready for the ASEAN Economic Community” »