Editha R. Hechanova

Editha R. Hechanova: A Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer in the Philippines

Overview

Editha R. Hechanova is a prominent intellectual property (IP) lawyer in the Philippines, leading the IP law practice of the HECHANOVA Group. She is the President and CEO of Hechanova & Co., Inc., an IP consulting firm, and the Managing Partner of Hechanova Bugay Vilchez & Andaya-Racadio, a law firm specializing in contentious IP matters.

Experience

Editha Hechanova has extensive experience in intellectual property law, handling both non-contentious and contentious aspects. She is involved in trademark and patent searches and prosecution, copyright domain name, product registrations, valuation, searches, and other non-contentious IP matters through Hechanova & Co., Inc.. Additionally, she specializes in IP enforcement, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, licensing, and transactions through Hechanova Bugay Vilchez & Andaya-Racadio.

Specialty

Editha Hechanova’s specialty lies in intellectual property law. She has a deep understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and their enforcement. Her expertise extends to IP litigation and alternative dispute resolution, making her a valuable asset for clients dealing with complex IP issues.

Education

Editha Hechanova holds a business degree from the University of the East, majoring in accounting and graduating magna cum laude. She is also a certified public accountant. Her law degree was obtained from the Ateneo de Manila University. Furthermore, she has a Certificate in Strategic Business Economics from the University of Asia and the Pacific.

Achievements and Recognition

• Leading Lawyer in IP Law: Editha R. Hechanova has been cited as a leading lawyer in intellectual property law in the Philippines by AsiaLaw Magazine from 2002 to 2021, and by Who’s Who Legal Trademarks from 2012 to 2021.
• MIP Star: She has been recognized as an MIP Star.
• Top 100 Lawyers: Editha Hechanova was listed among the Top 100 Lawyers for 2018 to 2020 by Asia Business Law Journal.
• Asialaw Distinguished Practitioner: She was recognized as an Asialaw Distinguished Practitioner in Intellectual Property in 2021.
• Winner in Trademarks and Copyright: Her law firm, Hechanova Bugay Vilchez & Andaya-Racadio, was recognized as a Winner in Trademarks for 2017 by ASIA IP, and in Copyright in 2019.
• Top Filers for Patents and Trademarks: Hechanova & Co., Inc., under her leadership, was listed among the top filers for both patents and trademarks by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines from 2010 to 2014.
• Accredited Court Annexed Mediator and Arbitrator: Editha Hechanova is an accredited Court Annexed Mediator at the Court of Appeals and an accredited mediator and arbitrator in the IPOPHL.
• Contributions to IP Law Practice: She leads the IP law practice of the HECHANOVA Group, handling trademark, patent searches, prosecution, and other non-contentious work, as well as IP enforcement, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, licensing, and transactions.

Citations: – https://asiaiplaw.com/ip-expert/philippines/editha-hechanova – https://law.asia/asia/lawyers/philippines-top-100-lawyers-2021/editha-hechanova/ – https://www.asialaw.com/Lawyer/editha-hechanova/Profile/102