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Managing Partner: Edmund Baranda
Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Dispute resolution
Firm overview

Rouse works closely with local law firm Baranda & Associates, which handles all work on the ground. Together, our highly experienced IP consultants work with clients to develop and implement IP strategies that are aligned with, and support business goals. The local team handles different types of IP litigation, principally administrative IP cases at the BLA and civil court, working closely with the Philippines National Police, the National Bureau of Investigations and Department of Justice (State Prosecutors) and the Bureau of Customs.

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Suite 1002 Fort Legend Towers,
3rd Avenue corner 31st Street,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila
Tel:+63 2 4031686 Fax:+63 2 4031522 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://rouse.com/where-we-work/philippines

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2026 Edition
Patent
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Tier 1

ACCRALAW
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Tier 2

Baranda & Associates
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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
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Federis & Associates
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Tier 1

ACCRALAW
3 practice areas
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7 practice areas
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Baranda & Associates
4 practice areas
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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
6 practice areas
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Federis & Associates
3 practice areas
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Hechanova Group
4 practice areas
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Villaraza & Angangco
7 practice areas
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Tier 3

Cerilles & Fernan Intellectual Property Law
3 practice areas
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Sapalo Velez Bundang & Bulilan
3 practice areas
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Overview

Rouse works closely with local law firm Baranda & Associates, which handles the local work on the ground. Highly experienced IP consultants at the firm work with clients to develop and implement IP strategies that are aligned with and support business goals. The local team handles different types of IP litigation, principally administrative IP cases at the BLA and civil court, working closely with the Philippines National Police, the National Bureau of Investigations and Department of Justice (State Prosecutors), and the Bureau of Customs.

Notable patent practitioner: Edmund Baranda

Notable soft IP practitioner: Claire Corral

Testimonials

2026

"Rouse's IP filing team is professional, they have a great attention to details, as well as a clear and structured approach when it come to managing prosecution. As part of the Rouse network, they maintain high working standards and a solid reputation within their jurisdiction. We regularly engage them for patent prosecution filings in the Philippines on behalf of several of our major clients, and our interactions with the team have been smooth and reliable."

Edmund Jason Baranda

"We have collaborated with him on patent prosecution work in the biology and life sciences field, where his technical background has been particularly valuable. Throughout our interaction, he has demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and a clear and structured approach to managing the matter, which are qualities that make him a practitioner we would readily recommend."

Linked Reviews
Patent

Case studies show the firm handled filing and litigation matters for clients from various sectors.

Trade mark

Case studies show the firm handled trade mark opposition, prosecution work and enforcement matters across a range of sectors. Notable clients include MJN Holdings and Reckitt Benckiser.

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