Mila Federis

Through the firm’s extensive network of foreign associates, Ms. Federis assists clients in securing protection for their trademarks worldwide. She has also assisted clients at strategic stages of brand building, from trademark clearance and registration to brand launching, advertising, brand collaboration, licensing and franchising.

Ms. Federis boasts a breadth of experience in representing clients in all types of intellectual property disputes. She has successfully represented clients from different industries in the enforcement of IP rights, litigating cases before the lower courts, appeals courts and administrative agencies.

Ms. Federis is able to provide incisive advice on the best course of action in all stages of IP litigation. Her litigation expertise has helped big multinational companies win cases for their big brands, small local start-ups, and regional enterprises. Some of her cases have yielded notable Supreme Court decisions that enriched the jurisprudence in Philippine IP law. And she has negotiated many favorable settlements when settling disputes is in the best interest of the clients.

Ms. Federis is a member of numerous professional IP organizations like the International Trademark Association (INTA), American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), International Property Organization (IPO), Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), to name a few. She is a contributor to INTA publications and resources, and she gives lectures on trademarks and designs at the IPOPHL summer boot camp and other educational events.

Described by various clients as exceptional, extremely competent, and a versatile practitioner, Ms. Federis’s practice speaks for itself. Her wealth of experience ensures the immense value she brings to the table as an IP practitioner.