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6 July 2026

ACCRALAW Ranks Gold in the IAM Patent 1000 2026 Directory

ACCRALAW and its lawyers were ranked in the Gold and Silver Bands of the IAM Patent 1000 2026 directory, further reinforcing the Firm's position as a top-tier patent practice in the Philippines. With over 50 years of expertise, the Firm delivers solid and comprehensive patent services for a wide range of global and local clients.

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Creselda G. Baldonado

Creselda “Dang” G. Baldonado is a Partner and a member of the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. For over three decades, she has built a distinguished career founded on professional integrity and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law, specializing in labor, high-stakes litigation, and criminal law. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1992 and is currently an active member of the Rizal-San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.

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Can a company assert ownership and exclusivity over a single letter? The Supreme Court tackled this issue with nuance in the case of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC (formerly Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.), v. Oceanic Empire Limited, promulgated on 28 January 2026.
The new Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA), which took effect on 23 August 2025, marks a significant shift in how the Philippines approaches digital infrastructure. Positioned as a comprehensive framework for data transmission and connectivity, the new law and implementing rules and regulations (IRR) aims to dismantle longstanding structural barriers in the telecoms sector while accelerating universal internet access. As with any transformative reform, its promise is matched by the complexity of its implementation.
At the core of Republic Act No. 12234 or the Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA), which took effect on 14 September 2025, is the policy objective of expanding digital connectivity while promoting fair competition and efficient use of spectrum resources. The KPA and its implementing rules and regulations contemplate future reforms in spectrum allocation, pricing, and utilization, as telecommunications technologies continue to evolve.

ACCRALAW thanks The Legal 500 Asia Pacific for recognizing the Firm as a leading law firm in various practice areas for 2026. This continued recognition is valued by the Firm, its lawyers, and support staff, who continue to put the hard work during these unprecedented times.

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