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Philippines pushes for online mediation
Editha R Hechanova of Hechanova & Co Inc explains the main provisions of the two memorandum circulars that call for more effective mediation services Sponsored by April 22 2021
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 2020-047 (the Amendments to the Revised Rules on Mediation) and Memorandum Circular No. 2020-048 (the Amendment to the Rules of Procedure for IPOPHL Mediation Outside of Litigation), which took effect on April 3 2021.
Voluntary online mediation was first offered by the IPOPHL in May 2020 to avoid the disruption of its adjudication services, as quarantine protocols to combat the pandemic were being enforced across the Philippines.
Published April 5, 2021, 5:00 AM
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has upgraded its mediation service by mandating proceedings to be conducted entirely online.
Published on March 4, 2021, Memorandum Circular No. 2020-047 or the “Amendments to the Revised Rules on Mediation” and Memorandum Circular No. 2020-048 or the “Amendment to the Rules of Procedure for IPOPHL Mediation Outside of Litigation” were issued by the Bureau of Legal Affairs (BLA). The issuances took effect on April 3, 2021.
“With these amendments and value-added enhancements, IPOPHL sees its upgraded mediation services as a viable choice for local, including micro, small and medium enterprises, and foreign stakeholders as the mode and venue of resolving IP disputes,” IPOPHL Director General Rowel S. Barba said.