AI Issue 5 2018

86 Acquisition International - Issue 5 2018 Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Dayoc & De Los Angeles offers a full range of legal services for its clients, utilising its team’s extensive knowledge, skill and experience in almost every field. We profiled the company which is featuring as AI’s Leading Intellectual Property Litigator of the Year in The Philippines. ounded in 1902, Romulo is a pioneer in intellectual property (IP) practice in the Philippines region. Across the legal industry, the firm offers a highly diverse range of services, including offering advice and representation in banking and finance, capital market and securities, energy and infrastructure, immigration, and intellectual property, among others. Brimming with knowledge and expertise, the law firm is comprised of more than 90 lawyers, all of whom speak English fluently and many of them have received training and graduate degrees from universities abroad. Handling applications for the registration of patents, trademarks and copyright, the legal team work with a vast array of clients, and this work is something that the firm is undertaken for a long time. Taking the time to train and develop its staff, Romulo has developed extensive expertise in these areas, and are also able to consult internally on difficult IP matters, as well as having conferences with clients. A major contributor to the success of the firm has been its team’s ability to treat each case and client on an individual basis. In addition to its ability to deal with regular filings for registration, the firm is also concerned with other aspects of IP litigation, which can be in the form of cancellations, oppositions or fair-trading practice. Excellence, Expertise and Experience F 1803AI37 Located in the Philippines, the IP office concentrates on enforcements, so much so that the country has been removed from the list of countries that are deficient in the enforcement of IP laws. Looking to always get the best deal for clients, Romulo Law Firm is open to all consultations, whether it be a customer looking to decide whether to file an application for registration, or take up IP litigation. With the IP sector developing all the time, there are daily advances in the form of technology, and the team constantly meet to discuss how they will embrace these developments, and turn them into opportunities, particularly in the form of trademarks and patents. Taking an innovative approach in all matters of IP, the experienced and forward-thinking team are always looking to be creative and find new solutions, results and outcomes. The team is able to do this as a result of the leaders cultivating a working atmosphere which enables staff to thrive and maximise their potential. Ultimately, it is client satisfaction which has seen the law firm build a sterling reputation, both in terms of customer service and client satisfaction. Working with the client throughout the whole process, the team make sure that everybody is kept up to date with every development in the process. Motivating staff to deliver their best, the ethos of the company is that it can always improve and this has led to widespread optimism amongst employees at Romulo about what the future holds for the firm. Company: Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Dayoc & De Los Angeles Contact: Rogelio Nicandro Address: 21st Floor, Philamlife Tower, 8767 Paseo De Roxas, Makati City, 1226, Philippines Phone: 0063 2 555 9555 Website: www.romulo.com “Taking an innovative approach in all matters of IP, the experienced and forward-thinking team are always looking to be creative and find new solutions, results and outcomes. The team is able to do this as a result of the leaders cultivating a working atmosphere which enables staff to thrive and maximise their potential.”