Nihon IR Launches Philippines Trademark Application Service: Supporting IP Protection for Japanese Companies Expanding into the Philippines
Nihon IR has launched a "Philippines Trademark Application Service" to support Japanese companies operating in the Philippines with intellectual property protection. This service provides comprehensive support from trademark search to application, registration, and post-registration management, in cooperation with local agents, to prevent counterfeiting and business troubles.
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Nihon IR has launched the "Philippines Trademark Application Service" to support Japanese companies operating in the Philippines from an intellectual property perspective.
As Japanese companies continue to expand into the Philippines, it is crucial to properly protect brands, product names, and service names to prevent counterfeiting and troubles after market entry. In cooperation with local agents, we provide comprehensive support from trademark search to application, registration, and post-registration management.
Details of the Philippines Trademark Service
Background of the Service
When expanding overseas, if brand names, product names, and service names are not adequately protected, there is a high risk of business operations being affected by issues such as the circulation of counterfeit goods, prior applications by third parties, and disputes over the use of names.
Nihon IR has long provided trademark application support for various Asian countries, including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, and Indonesia. In response to increasing consultations from Japanese companies expanding into the Philippines and growing needs for Philippine trademark support, we have now launched the "Philippines Trademark Application Service."
The Philippines adopts a first-to-file system, making early acquisition of rights important. By establishing a support system that covers not only application and registration procedures but also post-registration management, we support smooth business development and brand protection in the Philippine market.
Features of the Service
Comprehensive support for trademark application and registration with IPOPHL (Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines)
Also supports prior trademark search services in the Philippines
Provides support for post-registration management, including the timing of submission, based on the obligation to submit a Declaration of Actual Use (DAU), a characteristic of the Philippine system.
Leverages extensive practical experience in overseas trademark procedures, having provided trademark application support for many years to various Asian countries including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Estimated Fees
Official fees: USD 140 (approx. JPY 22,400)
Local agent fees: USD 800 (approx. JPY 128,000)
VAT, etc.: USD 56.4 (approx. JPY 9,024)
Miscellaneous expenses: USD 50 (approx. JPY 8,000)
Our commission: JPY 78,000 (excluding tax)
*Calculated at 1 USD = JPY 160.
*Fees may vary due to exchange rates, local agent fees, official fee revisions, etc.
*The above fees cover up to 20 designated goods (services).
*Separate fees will be incurred if a response to an office action is required.
Target Audience
Japanese companies (manufacturing, distribution, retail, services, etc.) planning to expand into the Philippines
Overseas business managers who want to protect brand names, product names, and service names
Companies that want to mitigate risks after market entry, such as anti-counterfeiting measures and prior application countermeasures
Companies that want to establish a system that includes not only application and registration but also post-registration management
Patent offices that do not have reliable local agent connections for their clients' Philippine trademark applications
Future Initiatives
Nihon IR has long provided trademark practice services for various Asian countries, including China. While systems differ in each country, overseas procedures commonly require practical work such as coordination with local agents, document preparation, progress management, and deadline management. Moving forward, we will continue to support brand protection and stable business operations for companies expanding overseas, taking into account the characteristics of each country's system, including the Philippines.
*Click here for the Philippines Trademark Service page (Nihon IR's China Trademark specialized site)
https://www.cn-trademark.net/philippines-trademark.html
Contact for this matter:
Nihon IR Co., Ltd. Product Planning Office, Trademark Group
TEL: 03-6206-4966
Email: ir@nihon-ir.co.jp
Company HP: https://nihon-ir.jp/
China Trademark specialized site: https://www.cn-trademark.net/
As Japanese companies continue to expand into the Philippines, it is crucial to properly protect brands, product names, and service names to prevent counterfeiting and troubles after market entry. In cooperation with local agents, we provide comprehensive support from trademark search to application, registration, and post-registration management.
Details of the Philippines Trademark Service
Background of the Service
When expanding overseas, if brand names, product names, and service names are not adequately protected, there is a high risk of business operations being affected by issues such as the circulation of counterfeit goods, prior applications by third parties, and disputes over the use of names.
Nihon IR has long provided trademark application support for various Asian countries, including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, and Indonesia. In response to increasing consultations from Japanese companies expanding into the Philippines and growing needs for Philippine trademark support, we have now launched the "Philippines Trademark Application Service."
The Philippines adopts a first-to-file system, making early acquisition of rights important. By establishing a support system that covers not only application and registration procedures but also post-registration management, we support smooth business development and brand protection in the Philippine market.
Features of the Service
Comprehensive support for trademark application and registration with IPOPHL (Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines)
Also supports prior trademark search services in the Philippines
Provides support for post-registration management, including the timing of submission, based on the obligation to submit a Declaration of Actual Use (DAU), a characteristic of the Philippine system.
Leverages extensive practical experience in overseas trademark procedures, having provided trademark application support for many years to various Asian countries including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Estimated Fees
Official fees: USD 140 (approx. JPY 22,400)
Local agent fees: USD 800 (approx. JPY 128,000)
VAT, etc.: USD 56.4 (approx. JPY 9,024)
Miscellaneous expenses: USD 50 (approx. JPY 8,000)
Our commission: JPY 78,000 (excluding tax)
*Calculated at 1 USD = JPY 160.
*Fees may vary due to exchange rates, local agent fees, official fee revisions, etc.
*The above fees cover up to 20 designated goods (services).
*Separate fees will be incurred if a response to an office action is required.
Target Audience
Japanese companies (manufacturing, distribution, retail, services, etc.) planning to expand into the Philippines
Overseas business managers who want to protect brand names, product names, and service names
Companies that want to mitigate risks after market entry, such as anti-counterfeiting measures and prior application countermeasures
Companies that want to establish a system that includes not only application and registration but also post-registration management
Patent offices that do not have reliable local agent connections for their clients' Philippine trademark applications
Future Initiatives
Nihon IR has long provided trademark practice services for various Asian countries, including China. While systems differ in each country, overseas procedures commonly require practical work such as coordination with local agents, document preparation, progress management, and deadline management. Moving forward, we will continue to support brand protection and stable business operations for companies expanding overseas, taking into account the characteristics of each country's system, including the Philippines.
*Click here for the Philippines Trademark Service page (Nihon IR's China Trademark specialized site)
https://www.cn-trademark.net/philippines-trademark.html
Contact for this matter:
Nihon IR Co., Ltd. Product Planning Office, Trademark Group
TEL: 03-6206-4966
Email: ir@nihon-ir.co.jp
Company HP: https://nihon-ir.jp/
China Trademark specialized site: https://www.cn-trademark.net/