How To Search Trademark Registration in Philippines? A trade or service mark, according to the IP Code, is "any visible sign capable of distinguishing an enterprise's goods or services, and shall include a stamped or marked container of goods." Trade and service marks held by individuals, corporations, partnerships, or organizations based in the Philippines or any other country must be registered with the IPO's Bureau of Trademarks in order to get protection. The Madrid Protocol (WIPO Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, 1989) permits an international registration to specify the Philippines as a country where a mark is granted protection.
PROCESS OF TRADEMARK SEARCH
The Trademarks, Patents, and Designs Registry's internet portal are one of the most common ways to conduct a trademark search. The Philippines trademark platform allows the only trademark accredited attorneys or agents to do searches. Despite the fact that accredited agents pay for the search to be conducted online, the search can still be conducted physically or manually at the trademark office for more accuracy. Furthermore, trademarks are registered in classes, thus the trademark search must be undertaken in the class in which the owner or applicant is trying to register their mark. And, if the applicant is unsure about the mark's precise class, the type of business activities or services for which the trademark is required must be submitted in order for the trademark agent to determine the correct class. On Wipo's website, you can look for a trademark. Keep in mind, though, that you'll need to hire an agent to conduct a more thorough trademark search. The IPO also has an online trademark database at: www.wipo.int/branddb/ph/en. In addition, the ASEAN TMview can be accessed at: www.aseantmview.org/tmview/welcome.html.
