Trademark SalientFeatures HHH
Trademark SalientFeatures HHH
"Mark" means any visible sign capable of distinguishing the goods (trademark) or services (service mark) of an enterprise
and shall include a stamped or marked container of goods.
A trademark is a tool used that differentiates goods and services from each other. It is a very important marketing tool that
makes the public identify goods and services. A trademark can be one word, a group of words, sign, symbol, logo, or a
combination of any of these. Generally, a trademark refers to both trademark and service mark, although a service mark is
used to identify those marks used for services only.
TRADEMARK PROTECTION
A trademark may be registered to receive protection. When a trademark is registered, the owner is granted the only right
to use the mark and is shielded from the competition when utilizing it on related or identical goods and services.
It might be beneficial to search the trademarks database before submitting an application for trademark registration to see
whether there are any identical or confusingly similar marks that would bar the registration of your mark. This will stop
any potential issues with already-registered marks or filing dates from the past.
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
Duration. - A certificate of registration shall remain in force for ten (10) years: Provided, That the registrant shall file a
declaration of actual use and evidence to that effect, or shall show valid reasons based on the existence of obstacles to
such use, as prescribed by the Regulations, within one (1) year from the fifth anniversary of the date of the registration of
the mark. Otherwise, the mark shall be removed from the Register by the Office. (Sec. 12, R.A. No. 166a)
Renewal. - 146.1. A certificate of registration may be renewed for periods of ten (10) years at its expiration upon payment
of the prescribed fee and upon filing of a request. The request shall contain the following indications: