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What is the primary reason for the rejection of Dermaline, Inc.'s application for trademark registration by the Supreme Court?
What is the primary reason for the rejection of Dermaline, Inc.'s application for trademark registration by the Supreme Court?
The likelihood of confusion with Myra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s previously registered trademark.
What legal principle is applied in the dispute over the registration of the trademark 'Barbizon' in the Philippines?
What legal principle is applied in the dispute over the registration of the trademark 'Barbizon' in the Philippines?
Res judicata
What section of R.A. No. 166 was violated by Fredco's registration of the mark 'Harvard' according to the Supreme Court's ruling?
What section of R.A. No. 166 was violated by Fredco's registration of the mark 'Harvard' according to the Supreme Court's ruling?
Section 4(a)
What is the main reason for the prohibition of the registration of the 'OK Hotdog Inasal' mark by the Supreme Court?
What is the main reason for the prohibition of the registration of the 'OK Hotdog Inasal' mark by the Supreme Court?
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What is the primary concern of the Intellectual Property Code in relation to trademark registration and use?
What is the primary concern of the Intellectual Property Code in relation to trademark registration and use?
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What is the implication of the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Skechers, U.S.A., Inc. in a trademark dispute?
What is the implication of the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Skechers, U.S.A., Inc. in a trademark dispute?
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What is the consequence of a respondent's failure to file the required declaration of actual use of a trademark?
What is the consequence of a respondent's failure to file the required declaration of actual use of a trademark?
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How did the Supreme Court define 'actual use' in the case of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.?
How did the Supreme Court define 'actual use' in the case of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.?
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What is the penalty for trademark infringement and unfair competition, as seen in the case of REGASCO?
What is the penalty for trademark infringement and unfair competition, as seen in the case of REGASCO?
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What is the significance of prior and continuous use of a mark in a trademark dispute, as seen in the case of E.Y.Industrial Sales, Inc.?
What is the significance of prior and continuous use of a mark in a trademark dispute, as seen in the case of E.Y.Industrial Sales, Inc.?
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Under what circumstances can a trademark registration be cancelled, as seen in the case of Birkenstock and Philippine Shoe Expo?
Under what circumstances can a trademark registration be cancelled, as seen in the case of Birkenstock and Philippine Shoe Expo?
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What is the relationship between trademark use and licensing, as implied by the cases cited?
What is the relationship between trademark use and licensing, as implied by the cases cited?
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In the case of NESTLE, Societe Des Produits, S.A. vs. Puregold Price Club, Inc., what was the court's ruling regarding the similarity of the two marks 'COFFEE MATCH' and 'COFFEE-MATE'?
In the case of NESTLE, Societe Des Produits, S.A. vs. Puregold Price Club, Inc., what was the court's ruling regarding the similarity of the two marks 'COFFEE MATCH' and 'COFFEE-MATE'?
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In the case of Seri Somboobsakdikul vs. Orlane S.A., what was the basis of the Supreme Court's decision to grant the petitioner's application for the registration of the mark 'LOLANE'?
In the case of Seri Somboobsakdikul vs. Orlane S.A., what was the basis of the Supreme Court's decision to grant the petitioner's application for the registration of the mark 'LOLANE'?
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What is the key consideration in determining whether a trademark infringes on another?
What is the key consideration in determining whether a trademark infringes on another?
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What is the significance of the dominant feature of a trademark in a trademark infringement dispute?
What is the significance of the dominant feature of a trademark in a trademark infringement dispute?
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What is the potential consequence of a trademark infringement dispute?
What is the potential consequence of a trademark infringement dispute?
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What is the importance of trademark use and licensing in preventing trademark infringement?
What is the importance of trademark use and licensing in preventing trademark infringement?
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