Converse Rubber Corporation v. Jacinto Rubber & Plastics Co
[GR L-27425 & L-30505, April 28, 1980]

The Convention of Paris for the Protection of Industrial Property, to which the Philippines adheres, provides, on a reciprocal basis that citizens of a union member may file an action for unfair competition and infringement of trademarks, patents, etc. (61 O. G. 8010) in any of the union members. The United States of America, of which Converse Rubber is a citizen, is also a signatory to this Convention. Section 1126 (b) and (h) of Public Law 489 of the United States of America allows corporations organized under the laws of the Philippines to file an action for unfair competition in the United States of America, whether or not it is licensed to do business in the United States. (Annex 'H' of Partial Stipulation of Facts, Record on Appeal, p. 192).