IPO Philippines : Search Trademark Online

Organisation : Intellectual Property Office of the Philippine (IPO)
Facility Name : Search Trademark Online
Country : Philippines
Website : https://www.ipophil.gov.ph/trademark/

What is Trademark?

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. If you’re a business, distinguishing your goods or services from others gives you a competitive edge. Learn more about trademarks, how to apply for protection, and how to manage them.

How To Search Trademark Online in Philippines?

Trademark Search (Global Brand Database):
Step-1 : Go to the link https://branddb.wipo.int/en/IPO-PH/quicksearch?
Step-2 : Enter the Brand Name (or) Owner (or) Number
Step-3 : Click On Search Button

ASEAN Trademark Search (ASEAN TMview):
ASEAN TMview is the common online trademark information platform of the ASEAN Member States aimed at making ASEAN trademark data widely available and easily accessible to all interested stakeholders.

ASEAN TMview offers free of charge online access to information on trademark registrations and trademark applications having effects in the participating ASEAN countries. These are indicated in green in the panel below.

ASEAN TMview has been developed by the Intellectual Property Offices of the ASEAN Member States with the support of the EU-ASEAN Project on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (ECAP III Phase II) administered by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

Steps:
Step-1 : Go to the link http://www.asean-tmview.org/tmview/welcome
Step-2 : Enter the Brand Name (or) Owner (or) Number
Step-3 : Click On Search Button

How To Maintain Your Trademark?
A Declaration of Actual Use (DAU) is to be submitted to IPOPHL according to the following schedule:
** Within three (3) years from the filing of the trademark application or within 3 years from the international registration date or subsequent designation date.
** Within one (1) year from the fifth (5th) anniversary of the registration of the mark or within 1 year from the 5th anniversary of the statement of grant of protection.
** Within one (1) year from the fifth (5th) anniversary of each renewal.
** As per Rule 204 of IPOPHL MC No. 17-010, a DAU must be submitted for renewed registrations within one (1) year from the date of renewal of the registration. This requirement only applies for registered marks due for renewal on 01 January 2017 and onwards, regardless of the filing date of the Request for Renewal.

Contact

For more information, please call (02) 7238-6300 | Online filing: 8601 / 8602, Registry: 4302 / 4304
Publication: 4301 / 4303, International Application: 4701 / 4703, Application Status: 4305 / 4306

Additional Simplified Procedure

To search for a trademark online in the Philippines, you can use the following steps:
1. Go to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) website: https://www.ipophil.gov.ph/
2. Click on the “Trademark” tab.
3. Under the “Online Tools” section, click on “Trademark Search.”
4. Enter the trademark name, number, or applicant in the search bar.
5. Click on “Search.”

The search results will show you a list of trademarks that match your search criteria. You can view the details of each trademark by clicking on the “View Details” button.

The trademark search results will show you the following information:
** Trademark name
** Trademark type
** Status of the trademark application
** Nice classification
** Vienna code
** Applicant name
** Application date

You can also use the following international trademark search tools to search for trademarks in the Philippines:

WIPO Global Brand Database: https://www.wipo.int/reference/en/branddb/
ASEAN TMview: http://www.asean-tmview.org/

Note: It is important to note that a trademark search is not a definitive indication of whether or not a trademark is available for registration. The only way to know for sure is to file a trademark application with the IPOPHL.

Here are some tips for conducting a trademark search:
** Be as specific as possible in your search criteria.
** Use different variations of your trademark name in your search.
** Check the Nice classification and Vienna code to make sure that you are searching in the correct categories.
** Review the search results carefully to identify any potential conflicts with existing trademarks.

Note:
If you have any questions about conducting a trademark search, you can consult with a trademark attorney.