The collective at Quisumbing Torres is well-placed to assist its noteworthy roster of clients which includes both domestic and multinational names in the protection of their IP, including in disputes contexts. New tech protection is a particular area of expertise for the team. Brand management and enforcement, patent protection and prosecution, and trade secrets protection matters all feature in the team’s workload. Divina Ilas-Panganiban oversees the department and has specialisms spanning IP, data and tech with expertise in TMT in particular; Panganiban is also a member of the Advisory Council for IP in the Philippines. Bienvenido Marquez III is a notable individual in the team, leading on many of its most prominent IP enforcement cases. Reena Mitra-Ventanilla is also standout.
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Testimonials
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- 'We have been working with Quisumbing Torres for more than 10 years. The legal work they do is both simple and complex, but all high value. What makes Quisumbing Torres' team stand out is the 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 that the same is consistent with our business objectives.'
- 'On the administrative side, Divina ensures that all our needs are well taken care of and are addressed at the earliest time possible. We are fortunate that she is handling our portfolio.'
Key clients
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Alphabet
- Shell
- Universal Entertainment Corporation
- L'Oreal
- Mang Inasal Philippines, Inc
Work highlights
- Represented a multinational healthcare and beauty chain store in successfully prosecuting before the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center a complaint against the US-based registered owner of the domain name that is confusingly similar to the client’s registered trademarks.
- Managed the trademark portfolio of an American animation studio and some of its affiliates in the Philippines.
- Acted on behalf of luxury goods companies against sellers and distributors of counterfeit branded watches, jewellery, footwear, clothing, bags, ceramics, and other luxury products, having seized approximately $1m worth of infringing from six target locations.
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.
Bienvenido Marquez
Quisumbing TorresNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Reena Mitra-Ventanilla
Quisumbing TorresPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Divina Ilas-Panganiban