In this increasingly globalized age, love transcends boundaries and distance no longer
confines human connection. In matters of the heart, citizenship may at first seem
irrelevant. In matters of law, however, nationality carries significant legal consequences,
particularly under Philippine immigration and citizenship laws.
Bride and Prejudice: The Uneven and Gendered Paths Read More »
ACCRALAW acted as counsel to Sole Arranger and Bookrunner, Market Maker, and Trustee, Philippine Commercial Capital, Inc., in connection with the PHP1.5-billion Series 6B 8.8000% Fixed Rate Notes due 2034 issued by DoubleDragon Corporation (“DoubleDragon”).
ACCRALAW as Counsel in DoubleDragon’s PHP1.5 Billion Notes Issuance Read More »
ACCRALAW Senior Associate Joan Janneth M. Estremadura served as one of the speakers at the 7th Intellectual Property (IP) Boost Camp organized by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines’ (IPOPHL) IP Academy in partnership with the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO).
ACCRALAW Lectures at IPOPHL’S IP Boost Camp and Career Expo Read More »
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 Associate Ninna Joyce P. Delantar, on behalf of the Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (IPAP), served as one of the panel speakers at the “Inception Workshop: WIPO GREEN Acceleration Project in the Philippine Fishery Sector”, a workshop organized by ECO Innovation Consultancy Inc. (EICI) in collaboration with WIPO GREEN and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). WIPO GREEN is a public-private partnership established in 2013 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) that supports global efforts to address climate change by connecting technology providers with technology seekers to accelerate the adoption, transfer, and deployment of green technology solutions.
Ninna Joyce P. Delantar Speaks at WIPO GREEN Acceleration Project Inception Workshop 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 »
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