Trademarks payment and BPI

Payment Procedures Using the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI):


1. The BPI Payment Facility is available to all trademark applicants filing applications using the Trademarks Online Filing System (“TM Online”; https://trademarks.ipophil.gov.ph/tmonline). It is not available to applicants filing their trademark applications in the IPOPHL Headquarters in Taguig City, Philippines.
1.1 TM Online filers will need to choose “BPI Payment” in the drop down box for “Payment Type”.
1.2 Upon completion of the online application form, a Statement of Account (SOA) containing the BPI Reference Number will be generated. The SOA is valid for a period of seven (7) calendar days.
1.3 Bring the SOA to any BPI branch where payment can be made over-the-counter or using the BPI Express Assist (BEA) machine in the branch (Annex “A”).
1.4 The filing date of the application will be the date of payment in any BPI branch.
1.5 The IPOPHL will send an e-mail confirming receipt of the application and the application number to the applicant and/or agent/authorized representative within seven (7) calendar days from payment.
1.6 A minimal service fee will be collected by BPI for the use of the payment facility.

2. The BPI Payment Facility may be used by patent applicants filing their applications at the IPOPHL Taguig Headquarters but paying for their application within 30 days from filing.
2.1 The receiving officer will issue a SOA with the BPI reference number. The SOA will be valid for a period of thirty (30) calendar days.
2.2 Bring the SOA to any BPI branch where payment can be made over-the-counter or using the BPI Express Assist (BEA) machine in the branch.
2.3 If payment is made within thirty (30) days from filing, the filing date will be the date of receipt by the IPOPHL of the patent application.
2.4 A minimal service fee will be collected by BPI for the use of the payment facility.
3. For any concerns or queries, please call Tel. No. +632-2386300 ext. 357 (Mr. Roger Tobongbanua) or ext. 515 (Ms. Kahrene Ragos).


Annex “A”: BPI Express Assist (BEA) Payment

1. Select Bills Payment



2. Select the merchant you want to pay; If IPOPHL is not among the merchants named on screen, select “Other Merchants”.





3. Encode the Reference Number on your Statement of Account (SOA) issued by IPOPHL or generated using the TM Online Facility.



4. TYPE OF TRANSACTION

A. Cash payment

A1. Select CASH


A2. Encode amount to be paid



A3. Encoded transaction details will be displayed. If correct, tap NEXT. If not, CANCEL.








A4. If single transaction, select NO. If multiple transactions, select YES.



B. CHECK PAYMENT

B1. Select CHECK





B2. Encode amount of check.



B3. Encoded transaction details will be displayed for client’s confirmation. If correct, tap NEXT, if incorrect, tap CANCEL.







C. COMBINATION OF CASH AND CHECK PAYMENT

C1. Select CASH & CHECK



C2. Encode amount of check payment.





C3. Encode amount of cash payment



C4. Encoded transaction details will be displayed for client’s confirmation. If correct, tap NEXT. If incorrect, tap CANCEL.






6. If single transaction, select NO. If multiple transactions, select YES.



7. Confirm if the transaction summary is correct by tapping NEXT. If incorrect, tap CANCEL.







8. Queue Number will be displayed and printed.


This article is from IPOPHL's website.