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ACCRA Cebu Lectures at PMAP Cebu Seminar

On 6 September 2024, ACCRALAW Partner Louie John D. Lood and Associate Chrisha Ver R. Romano-Weigel delivered lectures on important developments on labor and employment laws at a seminar organized by the People Management Association of the Philippines (“PMAP”) Cebu Chapter. The seminar was held at Marco Polo Plaza Hotel and attended by management representatives […]

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Patents and the Doctrine of Equivalents: Insights from Phillips Seafood Philippines Corporation vs. Tuna Processors, Inc.

The language of the claims limits the scope of protection granted by the patent. The patentees, in enforcing their rights, and the courts, in interpreting the claims, cannot go beyond what is stated in the claims, especially when the language is clear and distinct.

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ACCRALAW’s Supreme Court Win in Patent Infringement Case

ACCRALAW recently brought to a successful conclusion a long-running patent dispute of its client, Phillips Seafood Philippines Corporation (“Phillips Seafood”). The Supreme Court (“SC”) decided that Phillips Seafood is not liable for patent infringement. In 2003, the patent holder of a process for the curing of tuna meat by extra-low temperature smoking filed an action

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At the Crossroads of Rigor and Refinement:Evolving Changes in Philippine Immigration Policy

Recently, the Philippines has grappled with a range of challenges in the field of immigration. Grabbing the headlines are news of a purported foreign individual unlawfully assuming a public office, and the alleged involvement of undesirable aliens in criminal activities.

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With great (corporate) power comes great responsibility

The adage “with great power comes great responsibility” was famously brought to prominence in Marvel’s Spider-Man. It captures the essence of the moral responsibility that comes with having power or influence. This theme resonates in many aspects of life – leadership, talent, or even personal decisions. Interestingly, this concept also applies to corporate officers and directors, who can be held accountable for the crimes committed by their respective organizations.

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ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide on Anti-Money Laundering for 2024

ACCRALAW Managing Partner and Senior Partner Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad, Senior Associate Antonio Bonifacio C. Reynes, and Associate Paulo Romeo J. Yusi recently authored the Philippine chapter of the seventh edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide (“ICLG”) – Anti-Money Laundering 2024, published by the Global Legal Group (“GLG”).

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