Practice question
A locally registered well-known mark is invoked against a confusingly similar proposed sign for dissimilar goods. The claimant proves only fame and local registration but identifies no connection to the owner or likely damage. Which is best under section 123.1(f)?
- Fame alone automatically bars all signs for every product
- The paragraph additionally requires the indicated connection and likely damage to the owner’s interests
- Dissimilar goods are never covered by any rule
- Only proof of actual completed damage can ever matter
- The applicant’s preferred font is the sole test
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1997/ra_8293_1997.html — RA 8293, sections 123.1(e)–(f), 131.3 and 147.2
- https://www.ipophil.gov.ph/well-known-marks/ — IPOPHL official explanation of well-known protection and MC 2025-009
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