Trademarks for MSMEs with Atty. Tito Bundang

Описание: In this episode of Olearn Insights, Jerry Ilao sits down with Atty. Tito Bundang of SVBB Law Offices to walk you through how trademark works in the Philippines, what you can and cannot trademark, and what to do if someone copies your brand.

💡 In this video, you will learn:
✅ What you can trademark (names, logos, slogans, signatures, colors, combinations, etc.)
✅ What you cannot trademark (generic terms, descriptive words, government emblems, immoral or misleading marks)
✅ The difference between invented/arbitrary brand names vs generic or descriptive ones
✅ Why starting with a simple word mark is the smartest move for startups and SMEs
✅ When and why to register your logo and stylized versions separately
✅ How to search online if your brand name or logo is already taken in the Philippines
✅ What happens after you file: publication, opposition, and registration timelines
✅ What to do when someone copies your brand (cease and desist, publication, and legal action)
✅ The legal options: infringement, unfair competition, and when cases can even become criminal

🎯 Perfect for Filipino entrepreneurs, startup founders, and brand owners who want to protect their business name and logo before competitors or copycats get there first.