Editha Hechanova
Hechanova Bugay Vilchez & Andaya-Racadio
More informationHechanova Bugay Vilchez & Andaya-Racadio skilfully handles the full gamut of non-contentious and contentious IP matters. It covers all types of searches, prosecutions and international registrations, including plant variety registrations, and IP audits. In addition, the group garners praise for its handling of IP enforcement matters, its provision of advice on border control measures, as well as its handling of all forms of opposition, cancellation and infringement-related cases. The group is collectively led by 'invaluable resource in the field' Editha Hechanova, alongside Brenda Rivera, Noemi Rivera and Maria Gladys Vilchez.
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‘Accounts, trademarks, and renewal teams are easily reachable and they promptly assist with concerns, queries, and verifications as needed.’
- 'The person handling our company is very accommodating and explains in detail answers to my inquiries.'
- 'We highly recommend Hechanova & Co Inc for their exceptional IP consulting services. They excel in patent and trademark prosecution, copyright, domain name, plant variety, product registrations, searches, patent drafting, and more.'
- 'Their expertise extends to advising on FDA compliance, advertising materials, and IP creation and protection. Having collaborated with them on multiple projects, we are extremely satisfied with their legal assistance.'
- 'The team boasts an immensely experienced and talented team of attorneys, making them an outstanding choice.'
- 'I highly recommend Editha Hechanova. Editha specialises in non-contentious aspects of IP. Editha's academic achievements and her extensive experience in IP law make her an invaluable resource in the field.'
Key clients
- Alpargatas S.A.
- FPD Food International Inc.
- Mattel, Inc.
- Lyceum of the Philippines University
- The Sunrider Corporation
- Rackey Crystal Top Corporation
- Royal Brand Corporation
- Gilead, Inc.
- Orang Tua Group
- Solta Medical, Inc.
- 2GO Group, Inc.
- Josefina Manufacturing Corp.
- April International Marketing Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
- Mercedes-Benz Group AG
- Miesto International Foods Corporation
- Quanta Paper Company, Inc.
- Hangzhou Dac Biotech Co., Ltd.
- Silca Coffee Roasting Company
Work highlights
- Asisted Kazai Trading Corporation in 2022 and 2023 in securing copyright registrations of its nineteen concession masterplans for economic development which aims to implement economic programs in the Philippines through a partnership between the Philippine Government and the Japanese Government.
- In the last 12 months, it has been involved in the enforcement of the intellectual property rights of its client, Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd., against infringers in the Philippines.
- In Sociedad Anonima Damm v. Hijos de Rivera S.A. (C.A. G.R. SP No. 168063): it represented Hijos de Rivera S.A., the Opposer.
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Editha Hechanova, Brenda Rivera, Noemi Rivera, Maria Gladys Vilchez