Practice question
An association's sign is designated collective in its application, but after registration only the registered owner uses it. Which special rule becomes relevant?
- Exclusive use by the owner automatically converts it into a patent.
- Collective status can never be questioned after registration.
- Every user must abandon its separate trade name.
- The sign necessarily becomes public property without proceedings.
- Section 167.3 permits cancellation on proof that only the registered owner uses the collective mark.
Legal references
- RA 8293, Intellectual Property Code, Sections 61-66, 121-124, 144-146, 165 and 167: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1997/ra_8293_1997.html
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