Trademark vs. Trade Name: Legal Distinctions Under Philippine Law
Under Philippine law, a trademark and a trade name are distinct legal concepts governed by different rules and registration systems. The Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act No. 8293) defines a “mark” in Section 121.1 as any visible sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of an enterprise. This definition covers trademarks for goods and …
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