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The Firm recognized as a Silver-Tier Firm by World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 for 2022

August 24, 2026

Congratulations to Villaraza & Angangco Partners for the honor of having been recognized once again as among the Ranked Individuals in the Philippines by the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 for 2022.

V&A Law Senior Partner and Intellectual Property Department Head Bienvenido I. Somera, Jr. has been ranked Gold-Tier for Enforcement and Litigation and Silver-Tier for Prosecution and Strategy, while V&A Law Partner Katrina V. Doble has been ranked Bronze-Tier for Prosecution and Strategy, and Enforcement and Litigation.

Proving to be revered names in the field of Intellectual Property, the Firm's IP Department led by Somera was commended as a "dynamic group with a broad skillset" who provide "top-notch and client-oriented service in the field of patent, trademark and copyright."

The WTR 1000 Rankings recognize the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe.

This is the third consecutive year that the Firm Partners Somera and Doble have been recognized by WTR 1000 Rankings.

Recent Insights

IPOPHL Amendments to the Rules and Regulations on Trademark

August 25, 2026

Chambers and Partners Philippine Chapter: An Introduction to Employment Law

August 14, 2026

Merger Control 2026

July 10, 2026

Legal Updates

BIR Streamlines Business Registration Cancellation | RMC No. 47-2026

July 27, 2026

No Safe Harbor Behind the Corporate Veil: SEC Tightens Rules on Beneficial Ownership Disclosure | SEC MC No. 15-2025

June 30, 2026

Revised Rules and Regulations on Copyright Registration and Copyright Related Services | IPOPHL MC No. 2026-007

May 1, 2026

Firm News

Villaraza & Angangco ranked as Top-Tier Firm in The Legal 500 2022 Rankings

August 24, 2026

Villaraza & Angangco Senior Partner ranked as Hall of Fame by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific for 2022

August 24, 2026

The Firm Senior Partners recognized as Leading Individuals in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2022 Rankings

August 24, 2026

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