Esteemed by clients for its ‘extensive industry experience across various domains’, Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia has broad capabilities handling various IP matters across the consumer goods, government, education and pharma industries, amongst others. Susan D. Villanueva oversees the practice and brings expertise in IP litigation and enforcement cases. Lauded by clients for her ’accessibility, professionalism, and client-focused approach’, Patricia Bunye specialises in IP commercialisation and regulatory matters. Divina Gracia E. Pedron is engaged in brand protection, trade marks and copyright enforcement matters, while Rowanie Nakan is skilled at handling litigation and IP valuation issues. Other key team members include Carlo Valerio and Anica Angela G. Gomez, who frequently provide assistance on litigious matters.
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Testimonials
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‘CMT's IP practice stands out for its combination of legal precision, technical fluency, and commercial insight. They advise us mainly on how to protect, enforce, and maximise the value of our trade marks.'
'The law firm's key strengths are their deep IP law knowledge and full-service IP capabilities, ranging from prosecution and portfolio management to litigation, licensing, and global enforcement strategies.'
Key clients
- University of the Philippines
- Philippine Department of Science and Technology - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI)
Work highlights
Represented our client in a trade mark dispute involving its well-known brand “NAUTILUS,” which had been registered by Taft Property Group, Inc.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Anica Angela G. Gomez
Carlo Valerio
Practice head
Susan D. Villanueva
Other key lawyers
Patricia Bunye; Divina Gracia E. Pedron; Rowanie Nakan; Carlo Valerio; Anica Angela G. Gomez