How much does trademark registration cost in the Philippines?

With vOffice, a trademark search costs PHP5,000 and registration costs PHP30,000 all-inclusive, covering document preparation, filing, government, legal and processing fees, and monitoring with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.

Why do a trademark search before registering?

To confirm your mark isn't already registered or in use. A search of the IPOPHL database and a legal review lower the risk of rejection, legal disputes or a costly rebrand later.

How long does a Philippine trademark last?

A registered trademark in the Philippines is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.

Does a Philippine trademark protect my brand abroad?

It protects your brand across the Philippines and can serve as the basis for international filings under the Madrid Protocol.

Trademark search & registration

Your business name, logo and slogan are some of your most valuable assets. Register them with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines so no one else can use them.

PHP5,000trademark search

PHP30,000registration, all-in

10 yearsof protection

Start with a search How it works

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Two steps to a protected brand

First, a PHP5,000 trademark search checks the IPOPHL database and tells you whether your mark can be registered. Then, a PHP30,000 all-inclusive registration covers filing, government and legal fees, and follow-up until your trademark is granted.

How it works

Search first, then register

Step 1

Trademark search

PHP5,000

Thorough check of the IPOPHL trademark database
Legal review of your mark's eligibility
Recommendations to reduce the risk of rejection or conflict

Skipping this step can mean a costly rebrand or a legal dispute later.

All-inclusive Step 2

Trademark registration

PHP30,000

Preparation and filing of all documents
Government, legal and processing fees paid
Monitoring your application with IPOPHL
Guidance through examination and publication
Responses to any office actions

Why it matters

More than a formality

Exclusive rights

Only you can use your registered name, logo or slogan for your products and services, so competitors can't confuse your customers.

Action against copycats

A registered mark gives you legal grounds to stop infringers and counterfeiters.

Brand value and trust

A protected brand signals a legitimate, established business, and it becomes more valuable as you grow.

Ready for franchising and expansion

Franchising, licensing and partnerships all depend on controlling how your brand is used. Your Philippine mark can also support international filings under the Madrid Protocol.

FAQ

Trademark questions

How much does it cost?

PHP5,000 for the search and PHP30,000 for registration, all-inclusive.

What can I register?

Any sign that identifies your products or services: a business name, logo, slogan, symbol or a combination of these.

How long does protection last?

10 years, and you can renew it.

Does it protect me outside the Philippines?

It covers the whole Philippines and can be the basis for international filings under the Madrid Protocol.

Protect your brand before it grows.

Start with a trademark search and we'll tell you where you stand.

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