Thesis Title "Collective Mark in the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines: Examining the Legal and Institutional Barriers to Its Utilization"; Why is there only few registered collective mark in the Philippines, how can harmonizing the la

1. Introduction 2. The Concept of Collective Marks 2.1 Definition and Characteristics 2.2 Historical Development 2.3 International Framework 3. Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines 3.1 Overview of the Code 3.2 Provisions on Collective Marks 3.3 Comparison with Individual Marks 4. Current Utilization of Collective Marks 4.1 Registered Marks Analysis 4.2 Sector-Specific Use 4.3 Case Studies 5. Legal Barriers to Utilization 5.1 Regulatory Challenges 5.2 Procedural Impediments 5.3 Enforcement Issues 6. Institutional Barriers to Utilization 6.1 Administrative Framework 6.2 Organizational Awareness 6.3 Support System Limitations 7. Harmonizing Laws and Regulations 7.1 Approaches to Harmonization 7.2 Impact on Collective Marks 7.3 Case for Uniformity 8. Recommendations and Conclusion 8.1 Legal Reform Suggestion 8.2 Institutional Improvements 8.3 Future Research Directions

1. What are the key legal and institutional barriers inhibiting the registration and utilization of collective marks in the Philippines under the current Intellectual Property Code? 2. How could harmonizing Philippine laws and regulations with international standards increase the registration of collective marks in the country, and what impact would this have on different sectors?