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Trademark Rights for Dissimilar Goods: The Canon Case and Philippine Law
The Supreme Court explains when a trademark owner can stop others from using the same mark on unrelated products, and the limits of Paris Convention protection.
Trademark Re-Registration and Res Judicata: When Prior Decisions Don't Bar New Trademark Disputes in the Phili
Philippine Supreme Court explains when res judicata bars trademark oppositions and how the Paris Convention protects well-known marks.
Protecting Well-Known Foreign Trademarks: The Barbizon Case and the Paris Convention
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a foreign trademark owner may claim protection under the Paris Convention despite a prior local registration.
Bottle Ownership and Trademark Rights: Navigating Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on who owns liquor bottles after sale and the limits of trademark protection under R.A. 623.
Trademark Protection vs Ownership: Rights Over Branded Bottles and Containers
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies how trademark rights over branded bottles interact with ownership rights when containers are sold to consumers.