Trademark Registration in the Philippines

The Philippines is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed through the Madrid Protocol or directly through a local attorney. A simply signed power of attorney is required. Ten specimens of the mark to be protected must be provided. A list of the classes in which the mark will be used must be provided. If priority is claimed, the priority document must be provided in English. A multi-class system is used, based on the international Nice Classification. The term of protection is 10 years. The trademark can be used indefinitely by renewing it every 10 years. Oppositions can be filed within 1 month of publication in the official bulletin. There is a 3-year obligation to use the mark from the filing date. If the mark is not used for 3 years, third parties may bring an action for its cancellation. Renewal is required every 10 years.