New streamlined process for resolving IP disputes seen boosting small firms
TRADE Secretary Ramon M. Lopez TRADE Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said the revised rules of procedure that will streamline the intellectual property dispute process will provide a boost to small businesses and aid in the economy’s recovery. “The Revised Rules signal a whole-of-government advocacy in empowering our people to contribute to our country’s national and socioeconomic progress through the development of their Intellectual Properties (IPs),” he said in his message at the launch of the rules, hosted by the Supreme Court. “Thus, we are confident that these Revised Rules will aid ...