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.
Waging a War on “W”: On the Dominancy Test Down to the Letter Read More »
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.
ACCRALAW Ranks Gold in the IAM Patent 1000 2026 Directory Read More »
ACCRALAW contributed to the newly released Fourth Edition of the Startup Legal Playbook, published by the International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw). The playbook aims to serve as “A Quick Reference Guide to International Market Entry for Startups (and Their Lawyers)”.
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.
Konektadong Pinoy Act: Expanding Access, Redefining Competition Read More »
On 13 June 2026, lawyers from ACCRALAW Cebu Branch (ACCRALAW Cebu) provided legal assistance to more than one hundred sixty (160) residents of Barangay Bonbon, a hinterland village in Cebu City.
ACCRALAW Cebu Delivers Legal Aid to Over 160 Residents of a Mountain Barangay Read More »
ACCRALAW has successfully maintained its Tier 1 rankings for both its Ppatent and Ttrademark practice areas in the recently released 2026 edition of Managing IP’s IP STARS.
ACCRALAW Retains Top-Tier Rankings in Managing IP’s 2026 IP Stars Guide Read More »
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.
Rationalizing Spectrum User Fees in the Age of 4G and 5G Read More »
ACCRALAW Associate Kimberly Belle Diet was featured in the 2nd Issue of the 99th Volume of the Philippine Law Journal.
Kimberly Belle Diet’s Article Featured in Philippine Law Journal Read More »
ACCRALAW is pleased to announce its contribution to the Philippine chapter of The Global Legal Post’s Law Over Borders: Enforcement of Judgments Law Guide 2026 Edition.
In today’s digital age, a person’s identity has become one of the most valuable assets he or she can own. Because of the rise of social media, artificial intelligence, and the content creator economy, a person’s identity now carries significant commercial value, creating opportunities for endorsements and business ventures.
More Than a Name: Trademark Law as a Shield for One’s Image and Likeness Read More »
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