Intellectual Property / Information Technology and Communications

The Firm assists clients in registering copyrights, trademarks and patents. It also assists client in anti-piracy initiatives. The Firm has acted for clients in the preparation and enforcement of distribution agreements, software license agreements, equipment supply agreements, and other similar technology transfer arrangements. It assists clients comply with regulatory requirements for IT-based and telecommunications services.

The Firm is also capable of rendering advice on how to establish IT-based businesses, and its service in this regard covers:

     

  • Outsourcing advisory services;
  • Tax planning, including transfer pricing and other related taxation issues;
  • Dispute resolution in IP/IT-related disputes;
  • Financing for IT projects; and
  • Advice on issues concerning e-commerce and internet-based transactions.

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Mr. Regis V. Puno leads the Firm's Intellectual Property / Information Technology and Communications practice.