Cerilles & Fernan Patent and Trademark Consultancy

15/05/2026

CFIP Law is honored to be named The Legal 500’s Client Satisfaction Award Winner for the Philippines for 2026 (Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026). This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to client service, excellence, and trust.

Thank you to our clients, partners, and colleagues for your continued confidence in our work. We remain dedicated to delivering world‑class legal service.

10/04/2026

CFIP Law congratulates Atty. Mario Cerilles, Jr. for being recognized for the second consecutive year by Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific as an “Up and Coming” lawyer in the field of Intellectual Property law. This back‑to‑back ranking reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence, strategic insight in IP protection, and dedication to advancing clients’ rights in an increasingly complex innovation landscape. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with him as he continues to elevate CFIP Law’s IP practice in the region.

19/03/2026

We’re proud to share that CFIP Law Managing Partner, Mario Cerilles, will be speaking at an upcoming masterclass at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) entitled
“The Art of Ownership: Investing in Creativity Through IP.”Join this insightful session as he explores how intellectual property empowers innovation, protects creative value, and drives sustainable growth.

When art becomes an asset, who truly owns it?

Explore the legal and investment dimensions of creativity in the Master in International Business Law Masterclass: The Art of Ownership – Investing in Creativity through IP Law.

Learn how intellectual property law, blockchain-based assets, and regulatory frameworks shape ownership, authenticity, and value in today’s creative economy.

Register today: https://go.aim.edu/miblmar23masterclass

06/02/2026

We are honored to be recognized by Legal 500 as a Tier 2 Law Firm for Intellectual Property in the Philippines -- an achievement that reflects our team’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and unwavering client service.

We also celebrate two of our own:
✨ Atty. Mario – named a Leading Partner for Intellectual Property
✨ Atty. Harry – recognized as a Recommended IP Lawyer

These distinctions highlight the strength of our practice and the commitment of our lawyers to advancing IP protection in the Philippines and beyond. Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and partners for your continued trust.