Philippines - Register Trademark

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Procedure

• Searching for registered trademarks, trademark applications, and pending trademark applications. can save you time and effort by using the following link

Apply Online

1. To Register a Trademark, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
2. Click the “Proceed to ETM file” text and it will direct to the basic information page.
3. To begin the online registration, select the language you prefer for your application by clicking the “Language” drop-down menu.
4. Next, you will need to select the type of mark you are applying for by clicking the appropriate box
5. As an example, we will try to register a word mark (represented using words, letters, numbers or any other characters that can be typed)
6. Complete the rest of the form. Once you are done click the “Next” button
7. the goods and services page will display. On this page, you will be asked to indicate what goods and/or services your trademark protects. Click the “Search” button to open the pre-accepted list of categories
8. Scroll through the list using the scroll bar on the side (Encircled in RED). Tick the box opposite the appropriate category of the goods/services that your mark protects.
9. In case you don’t want to go through the pre-accepted list of goods and services, you may opt to provide your own list by clicking the “I want to provide my list” button
10. Choose the class of goods/services that your mark protects and then type in the specifics of your chosen class of goods or services. When you are finished, click the “Done” button
11. You will be redirected back to the goods and services page. To move on to the next step, click the “Next” button
12. This is the priorities page. On this page, you will be asked to declare if you would like to claim priority by clicking the “Yes” or “No” boxes. When you are done, click the “Next” button to go to the next step.
13. The next step is providing details about the applicant. Click the “+ Applicant” button
14. Fill in the applicant details form. First, indicate whether the application is being filed by an individual or a business/company. Use the drop-down menu to go through the “Applicant Type” list.
15. Complete the rest of the applicant details form
16. After completing the applicant details form, click the “+ Add” button.
17. In case the application will be filed by a representative, the representative details form must also be completed. To open the representative form, click the “+ Representative” button.
18. After you have completed the forms, click the “Next” button
19. Then the confirmation page will display. Go over your application once more before finally submitting it for processing.
20. On the same page, you will be asked if your business falls under the small entity category. You will also be asked to tick the boxes that correspond to the specifics of your application.
21. Also, you will need to provide the name of the payor and any additional details about the payor on the box
22. After you have completed and reviewed the form, click the “Submit”
23. You will be directed to the payment page where you will be asked how you would like to pay for the application fee. Once you have paid the filing fee, an acknowledgement receipt will be generated. The acknowledgement receipt is your evidence that the application was received by the IPOPHL. The receipt contains the Application Number and Filing Date.
24. Your application will be formally examined by IPOPHL. A substantive examination will also be conducted by the Office. Your application will be published for opposition for a period of 30 days.
25. Once approved, a Certificate of Registration of the trademark will be issued to you. Also, the IPOPHL will publish the newly registered trademark to inform the public.

Apply In-Person:

1. To Register a Trademark, the applicant has to approach the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee to IPOPHL cashier as mentioned in “Fees” Section of this page.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get a call from the office.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• 2 copies of Completed application form link
• Drawings of the mark

Office Locations & Contacts

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE OF THE PHILIPPINES
Intellectual Property Center
#28 Upper McKinley Road

McKinley Hill Town Center
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 1634
Philippines
Phone: +632 7238 6300

TRUNKLINE
(02) 7238-6300
Public Information Desk: 5405, 5406

TRADEMARK
Application Status: 4305, 4306
International Application: 4701, 4703
Online Filing: 8601, 8602
Registry: 4302, 4304
Publication: 4301, 4303
Direct Line: (02) 8 856-9290

PATENT
Records /Application Status: 3311-3313
Publication & Registry: 3301-3304
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): 3411-3413
Direct Line: (02) 8 856-9293

Copyright
Local: 8301
Email: [email protected]
Contact details link
Satellite office link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Register a Trademark is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• Filing Fee (per class): SMALL ENTITY PHP 1,200 BIG ENTITY PHP 2,592
• Claim of Colour (per class): SMALL ENTITY PHP 280 BIG ENTITY PHP 600
• Publication: SMALL ENTITY PHP 900 BIG ENTITY PHP 960
• Issuance of Certificate of Registration: SMALL ENTITY PHP 570 BIG ENTITY PHP 1,200
• Declaration of Actual Use (3rd year): SMALL ENTITY PHP 900 BIG ENTITY PHP 1,920
• 2nd Publication (Publication of Registration): SMALL ENTITY PHP 900 BIG ENTITY PHP 960

Validity

• The period of protection is ten (10) years from the date of registration and is renewable for a period of ten (10) years at a time.

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant and inventors
• address
• Telephone number
• Fax Number
• E-mail address
• Country of Nationality
• Country of residence

Need for the Document

• A trademark is a word, a group of words, sign, symbol, logo or a combination thereof that identifies and differentiates the source of the goods or services of one entity from those of others.

Information which might help

• A trademark protects a business’ brand identity in the marketplace.
• Registration of it gives the owner the exclusive rights to prevent others from using or exploiting the mark in any way.
• Aside from being a source identifier, differentiator, quality indicator, and advertising device, a protective mark may also bring another stream of income to the owner through licensing or franchising.
• For More Information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Application flowchart link

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