The team at Quisumbing Torres is described as being ‘dedicated’ and having a ’high-performance culture’. Divina Pastora Ilas-Panganiban heads the department, which frequently advises on the registration and protection of trademarks, copyrights and patents. It also has considerable strength in emerging issues involving data privacy, data security and cybercrime. It has particular expertise in IP brand management and enforcement, as well as patent prosecution. Bienvenido Marquez continues to play a pivotal role in the IP, data and tech practice group. Reena Mitra-Ventanilla focuses on IP-related matters, whilst Frederick Jose, who was promoted to the partner in July 2022, also has a broad practice.
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‘What makes Quisumbing Torres' team stand out is its consistent rendering of clear and concise legal advice, and its consistent trademark administrative support.’
‘Divina Ilas-Panganiban provides simple solutions to seemingly complex legal issues especially on trademark licensing and enforcement matters. What I appreciate about Divina is her initiative in providing us with options on our trademark strategy to ensure it's consistent with our business objectives.'
'On the administrative side, Divina ensures that all our needs are well taken cared of and are addressed at the earliest time possible. We are fortunate that she is the one primarily handling our portfolio.’
‘For multinational corporations, the IP risk of one affiliate can prejudice the entire group. This makes the QT team an ideal firm.'
‘Divina Ilas-Panganiban is a no-nonsense IP expert who projects competence and confidence in her field. She knows the local law very well, is updated on jurisprudence and administrative considerations, and provides quality opinions within the client's time frame.'
'The biggest advantage Divina has over other lawyers is the ability to understand scientific matters quickly and apply this understanding to the law and present various legal options, as well as the ability to listen to the client and discern what is best for its business needs. This means no wasted time.'
‘The IP team stands out with their extensive expertise in the field. They possess an in-depth understanding of all matters related to intellectual property and have consistently demonstrated their ability to craft comprehensive solutions tailored to clients' specific needs.’
‘Bienvenido and Frederick respond promptly to our instructions, which we greatly appreciate.’
Key clients
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Shell
- Universal Entertainment Corporation
- L'Oreal
- Mang Inasal Philippines, Inc
Work highlights
- Assisting an American pharmaceutical company in filing a patent infringement case against a local pharmaceutical company for continuously using, offering for sale, selling and importing the client's patented pharmaceutical compound, despite having been informed that the pharmaceutical compound is patent protected.
- Represented and assisted a global multinational technology company in successfully opposing the published application for a mark that appropriated the dominant elements in the client's mark.
- Acted on behalf of Mang Inasal Philippines in concluding a long case involving the use of a similar mark by a local manufacturer of snack products.
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Bienvenido Marquez
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Reena Mitra-Ventanilla
Quisumbing TorresPractice head
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Divina Pastora Ilas-Panganiban