The Philippines: A better system to fend off IP infringers

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The Philippines: A better system to fend off IP infringers

Managing IP Correspondent
April 03 2005

Piracy and counterfeiting offences remain widespread in the Philippines, but a boost to the country's IP protection and enforcement law could change the situation. Ignacio S Sapalo and Augusto R Bundang of Sapalo & Velez give a detailed outline of what is available to rights owners

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