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BCCS Law · Intellectual Property and Data Protection Attorneys
Philippine IP & Data Protection Law

Protecting what matters most to your business

BCCS Law is a specialist intellectual property and data protection firm. We protect brands, inventions, and data for clients across the Philippines and beyond, before IPOPHL, the Bureau of Customs, the National Privacy Commission, and the Philippine courts.

The four BCCS Law principals — Local expertise, global perspective, your trusted counsel
Est. 2011 · Manila, Philippines Celebrating 15 years of IP practice · 2011–2026
Trademarks· Patents· Enforcement· Data Privacy· Customs· Licensing
The Firm

A principal team built for specialist work.

Our principal team is composed of Philippine trademark, patent, and data protection attorneys with a combined experience of more than 60 years in the practice of law, including previous leadership and specialist roles in a US-based international law firm.

We have extensive experience in the registration and enforcement of intellectual property rights, the preparation and implementation of technology contracts, and the management of data privacy and security incidents.

The firm regularly participates in the work of the leading international IP and privacy associations, keeping our practice aligned with global standards and our clients connected to a worldwide network.

Professional Associations
  • INTAInternational Trademark Association
  • MARQUESAssociation of European Trade Mark Owners
  • APAAAsian Patent Attorneys Association
  • PTMGPharmaceutical Trade Marks Group
  • AIPPIInternational Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
  • IAPPInternational Association of Privacy Professionals
Regulatory Notice

Well-known marks: a new register is open.

IPOPHL Memorandum Circular No. 2025-009

Declaration and Register of Well-Known Marks

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines has established the Rules and Regulations for the Declaration and Creation of the Register of Well-Known Marks. Brand owners can now secure well-known status through a streamlined, non-adversarial administrative process, without the need to prove reputation through costly litigation.

A declaration grants inclusion in the official Register for a renewable ten-year term, securing broader protection against infringement, including across non-competing goods and services.

Request an Eligibility Assessment
Effective
April 28, 2025
Process
Non-adversarial, administrative
Term
10 years, renewable
Scope
Protection beyond competing goods
Our Practice

Ten ways we protect what you have built.

From clearance to courtroom, our practice covers the full life of an intellectual property right in the Philippines and abroad.

TM / Search · File · Renew

Trademark Searches, Registration & Maintenance

Comprehensive clearance searches and strategic registration services that secure your brand identity and ensure long-term protection.

ENF / Anti-Counterfeiting

IP Enforcement

A hands-on, systematic approach to detecting infringement and aggressively enforcing your intellectual property rights.

INT / Global Prosecution

International Trademark Portfolio Management

Global trademark prosecution and management, including cautionary notices in specialized jurisdictions such as Palau, Myanmar, and the Maldives.

OPP / Inter Partes

Trademark Opposition & Cancellation

Defend your territory. We implement robust strategies to block confusingly similar marks and challenge invalid claims that threaten your brand.

PAT / Inventions & Utility Models

Patent Registration

You deserve to benefit from your R&D. We help you secure ownership of your innovations through invention, utility model, and design filings.

DP / Privacy & Cybersecurity

Data Privacy

Build trust through compliance. We guide your organization in implementing strong data privacy standards to protect personal information and mitigate risk.

TXN / Commercial Agreements

Transactional IP

Expert structuring and review of commercial agreements to maximize the value and security of your intellectual property assets.

BOC / Border Measures

Customs Recordal

Recordation of IP rights with the Bureau of Customs to prevent the entry of counterfeit goods at the border.

© / Creative Works

Copyright Registration

Secure your creative legacy. We help authors and creators formally register their works to establish clear legal ownership and protection.

TTA / Recordal & Review

Technology Transfer & Licensing Review

Monetize your innovations safely. We streamline the licensing process, ensuring your agreements are compliant, enforceable, and profitable.

Upcoming Events · 2026

Meet us at the international IP conferences.

Members of our team will be attending the following conferences this year. We welcome the opportunity to connect with clients and colleagues.

May 2–6
INTA

INTA Annual Meeting 2026

ExCeL London, England · International Trademark Association

The world’s premier IP event, gathering over 10,000 trademark professionals, brand owners, business leaders, and policymakers from more than 100 jurisdictions, with 50+ sessions on AI in trademark law, anti-counterfeiting, cross-border brand protection, and global IP policy.

Jun 17–20
ECTA

ECTA 44th Annual Conference

Dublin, Ireland · European Communities Trade Mark Association

Focused on the intersection of technology and IP, with sessions on AI and design, green technology and IP portfolios, ESG and greenwashing, and the latest European trademark case law.

Sep 16–19
FICPI

FICPI 23rd Open Forum

Budapest, Hungary · Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Intellectuelle

An in-depth forum for members alongside industry, governmental, and legislative representatives, covering patents, trademarks, designs, and emerging issues affecting independent IP attorneys worldwide.

Sep 22–25
MARQUES

MARQUES 40th Annual Conference

Lisbon, Portugal · Association of European Trade Mark Owners

One of the most respected events in the global IP calendar, uniting brand owners, practitioners, policymakers, and academics for this milestone 40th edition.

Oct 7–10
PTMG

PTMG Autumn Conference 2026

Muscat, Oman · Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group

The main PTMG annual conference, bringing together pharmaceutical trademark professionals from across the world to discuss current legal, regulatory, and strategic developments in the sector.

Nov 29–Dec 2
APAA

APAA Annual Meeting 2026

Hong Kong · Asian Patent Attorneys Association

The flagship gathering of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association, addressing developments in patent and trademark law, regional office practices, and cross-border IP issues in the Asia-Pacific region.

Schedule a meeting. To arrange a meeting with our team at any of these conferences, write to us and we will coordinate a time and venue.

conferences@bccslaw.com
Partnership

Exclusive Philippine partner of REACT.

Our firm is the exclusive partner of REACT, the Anti-Counterfeiting Network, in the Philippines. REACT members can take advantage of the firm’s expertise in all facets of intellectual property law, while our Philippine clients gain access to REACT’s extensive international enforcement network.

Report an Infringement
infringement@bccslaw.com

To report a violation of the IP rights of REACT members, write to our enforcement team. Reports are reviewed and actioned by our anti-counterfeiting practice.