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I will file your philippines trademark with dau compliance and biennial use declaration
I will safeguard your business name with professional trademark strategy
Hi, I am Thomas Johnson, a dedicated trademark specialist focused on protecting brands with precision and care. I provide comprehensive trademark search, clearance, registration, and application suppo...
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Protect your brand in the Philippines before silent deadlines cancel your trademark.
The Philippines has FOUR Declaration of Actual Use (DAU) deadlines. Miss the 3rd year? Application refused. Miss the 5th year? Mark removed. Miss the renewal DAU? Cancelled even after paying renewal fees. IPOPHL sends NO reminders. I'm here to make sure that doesn't happen to you.
I specialize in: Philippines IPOPHL filings (DAU compliance at 3yr/5yr/renewal/post-renewal, 30-day oppositions, 3-year non-use defense, new 2025 well-known mark declarations).
Here's what you get:
- Complete DAU lifecycle protection.
- Biennial use monitoring.
- Pre-filing clearance search.
- Specification drafting.
- Office action response.
- 30-day opposition watch.
- New 2025 well-known mark declarations.
- Renewal + DAU package.
- 3-year non-use defense.
Who I help: International brands entering ASEAN, e-commerce sellers (Lazada, Shopee), US/EU companies with Manila operations, and brand owners with existing Philippines registrations needing DAU protection.
Most trademarks die from missed declarations not opposition. Don't be one of them.
Contact me now before ordering to confirm trademark details and class selection.
Filing type:
Trademark
Target country:
Philippines
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FAQ
Q: What is a Declaration of Actual Use (DAU) and why are there FOUR of them?
A: Under Philippine law, you must prove your trademark is in commercial use at specific intervals. First: within 3 years of filing date. Second: within 1 year of the 5th registration anniversary. Third: within 1 year of each renewal. Fourth: within 1 year of the 5th anniversary of each renewal.
Q: What happens if I miss a DAU deadline?
A: Miss the 3rd year? Your application is refused. Miss the 5th year? Your mark is removed from the register. Miss the renewal DAU? Your mark is cancelled—even if you paid the renewal fee. There is no grace period for the 3rd year DAU; the 5th year and renewal DAUs have a 6-month grace period.
Q: Can I file one application for multiple classes?
A: Yes! The Philippines allows multi-class filings. A single application can cover multiple classes, which reduces filing fees and simplifies management. I'll help you choose the right classes and draft specifications correctly.
Q: What is the new 2025 well-known mark declaration system?
Starting April 2025, brand owners can seek formal recognition as a well-known mark through an ex parte procedure. Once declared, you receive a certificate that serves as prima facie evidence of well-known status in all future disputes. This is a game-changer for international brands facing squatters
Q: What is the opposition period in the Philippines?
A: Only 30 days from publication date—one of the shortest in Asia. It can be extended once by 45 days upon request. Most brand owners miss this window without professional monitoring. I watch for conflicting applications and file oppositions on time.
Q: What evidence counts as "use" for DAU filings?
A: IPOPHL accepts invoices, sales receipts, advertising materials, packaging samples, website screenshots showing sales to Philippines customers, and social media proof. All evidence must show the mark as registered and be dated within the relevant period.
Q: Do I need a local representative?
A: Yes. Foreign applicants MUST have a local agent for all filings and proceedings. I serve as your Philippines representative for applications, DAUs, renewals, oppositions, and disputes.
Q: Can sound marks or scent marks be registered?
A: No. The Philippines only protects visually perceptible marks—words, logos, colors, 3D shapes, holograms, motion marks, position marks, and trade dress. Non-visual marks like sounds, smells, and tastes cannot be registered.
