G.R. No. L-27906 - Converse Rubber Corp. vs. Universal Rubber Products, Inc.

Converse Rubber Corp. vs. Universal Rubber Products, Inc.

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Title Supreme Court: Converse Rubber Corp. vs. Universal Rubber Products, Inc.

Case: G.R. No. L-27906

Decision Date: Jan 8, 1987

Foreign corporation Converse Rubber opposed Universal Rubber's trademark "UNIVERSAL CONVERSE" in the Philippines, alleging confusion with its corporate name. Despite not being licensed locally, Converse proved reputation through sales. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Converse, citing likelihood of confusion and unfair competition.

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