A highly informative
webinar titled “STRIPE (Series of Trainings Related on
Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs) Series 6: Intellectual Property Adjudication and
Mediation” was successfully
organized on July 11, 2023, in
response to the growing concerns surrounding trademark
ownership and intellectual
property disputes. The event,
which took place via the Zoom
application and was streamed
live on Facebook, provided
valuable insights and expert
discussions to a wide audience.
Hosted by Business
Counselor John Francis L. Sta.
Rita, the webinar featured Atty.
Francisco Viceni Alba II, an esteemed Adjudication Officer from
the Bureau of Legal Affairs of the Intellectual
Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPhil), as the guest
speaker. Atty. Alba II skillfully guided the audience through the
complexities of intellectual property law, sharing his extensive
knowledge and experience in the field.
The event commenced with opening remarks from Ms. Cleotilde
M. Duran, the Provincial
Director of the Department
of Trade and Industry
(DTI) in Rizal, expressing
gratitude to all the attendees and emphasizing the
significance of the Intellectual Property Office of
the Philippines’ support.
Ms. Duran highlighted the
timeliness of the webinar,
given the rising issues pertaining to trademark ownership.
Atty. Francisco
Viceni Alba II delved into
the intricacies of intellectual property adjudication
and mediation, shedding
light on the legal aspects
and processes involved
in resolving disputes related to intellectual property
rights. He emphasized the
importance of protecting
intellectual property and
discussed various methods of adjudication and
mediation available to parties involved in intellectual
property disputes. Atty.
Alba II provided practical
examples through video
samples, illustrating possible resolutions to intellectual property disputes.
T h r o u g h o u t
the session, participants
had the opportunity to
ask questions and seek
clarification on specific
scenarios related to intellectual property disputes.
Atty. Alba II patiently addressed these queries,
further enriching the audience’s understanding of
the subject matter.
The “STRIPE
Series 6: Intellectual
Property Adjudication
and Mediation” webinar
successfully provided a
platform for informative
discussions and expert
guidance on trademark
ownership and intellectual property disputes. The
event’s broad reach and
valuable insights contribute to fostering a better
understanding of intellectual property rights and
protection in the Philippines. PR