ACCRALAW’s IFLR1000 Rankings for 2024
IFLR1000 has once again named ACCRALAW among the leading law firms in the Philippines for 2024.
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ACCRALAW Lawyers Recognized by IFLR1000
IFLR1000 has recently announced its rankings for 2024. In addition to ACCRALAW’s citations, the following lawyers were also identified as Highly Regarded in their respective practice areas: Senior Legal Counsel Francisco Ed. Lim was named Market Leader in the fields of Banking and M&A and Of Counsel Eusebio V. Tan was identified as Expert Consultant
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What Exactly is Financial Leasing? Definition, Issues, and Requisites
Under Republic Act No. 8556, also known as the Financing Company Act of 1998 (“FCA”), the term financial leasing refers to a mode of extending credit under which the lessor purchases or acquires, at the instance of the lessee, movable or immovable property in consideration of the periodic payment by the lessee of a fixed amount of money over a period of not less than two (2) years during which the lessee has the right to hold and use the leased property.
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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.
ACCRALAW Lawyers Attending IBA Mexico
ACCRALAW’s Oliver L. Pantaleon, Judy Hao, and Victor P. Lazatin are attending this year’s International Bar Association Annual Conference to be held in Mexico City on 15 to 20 September 2024.
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ACCRALAW Recognized in ITR World Tax
ACCRALAW has been recognized by ITR World Tax in its 2025 ITR World Tax Rankings. The Firm was ranked Tier 3 in General Corporate Tax and Tax Controversy.
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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.
ACCRALAW in the Philippine Trademark Conference 2024
ACCRALAW’s Intellectual Property Department participated in the Philippine Trademark Conference 2024, the first trademark convention in the Philippines. It was held last on 24 to 26 July 2024 at the SMX Convention Center.
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