Section 10Sec./Art. 10

Girl Scout Symbols/Trademarks. -

(a)The GSP shall adopt distinctive emblems, badges, insigniae, uniforms and other equipment which shall be made available to and used only by registered Girl Scouts or officials who have satisfactorily complied with the international requirements prescribed by the WAGGGS, and which the GSP shall use in carrying out its programs consistent with the purpose of this Act. The GSP shall cause the registration of said emblems, badges, insignias, uniforms and other equipment in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 8293, otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, as amended. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is hereby directed to cause said registration free of charge.

(b)The Securities and Exchange Commission, the IPO and the Department of Trade and Industry shall refuse the registration of associations, the registration of trade names and the filing of trademarks, commercial marks and industrial models and designs making use of the emblems, badges, insignias, uniforms and other equipment of the GSP or their translation in any official language and dialect in violation of this Act.