Another Declaration Of Use Requirement In The Philippines

Valeriano Del RosarioManaging Partner, Vera Law (Del Rosario Raboca Gonzales Grasparil)

The Intellectual Property of the Philippines issued Memorandum Circular No. 17-010 on July 1, 2017 which shall take effect on 1 August 2017, after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation. Under the previous Rules, an applicant or registrant is required to submit the following Declarations of Use:

a. Within 3 years from the filing date of the application;

b. Within 1 year from the fifth anniversary of the registration of the mark; and

c. Within 1 year from the fifth anniversary of each renewal.

Memorandum Circular No. 17-010 additionally requires the submission of a Declaration of Use within one year from the date of the renewal.