TRADEMARK USE & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY

This policy outlines the rights, responsibilities, and restrictions related to the use of trademarks owned by the Abaca Group, covering all our restaurant, food service, hotel, and resort brands. It is intended for public reference and serves as a formal notice to external parties.

Scope: This policy applies to all external parties, including media, suppliers, partners, and the general public. It also includes internal guidance for our departments, and affiliates, covering the use of all registered and pending trademarks filed with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPO).

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1. Legal Ownership and Rights

All logos, names, taglines, and brand marks associated with our group are registered trademarks owned by the Abaca Group and protected under Philippine law. These trademarks represent the identity, quality, and reputation of our brands and are to be used only with express written permission.

Trademark rights are earned through proper use and protected through registration. Our legal team is the only entity authorized to register, maintain, or enforce these trademarks.

Use of our trademarks without authorization may constitute trademark infringement, unfair competition, and/or brand dilution, and we reserve the right to pursue legal action where necessary.

Our Registered Marks:

1. ABACA
2. ABACA BAKING COMPANY
3. ABACA HOTELS & RESORTS
4. ABACA CATERING & EVENTS
5. A.B.C. COFFEE
6. A CAFE
7. THE ABACA GROUP
8. ABACA RESTAURANT
9. ABACA EATS VIRTUAL FOOD HALL
10. ABACA TEA COMPANY
11. BEQAA A LEBANESE KITCHEN
12. HALINA FILIPINO RESTAURANT
13. HO LEE CHINESE FOOD THE CHOW IS THE MEIN THING
14. HURRY CURRY INDIAN COMFORT FOOD
15. HWKR MALAY STREET FOOD
16. JAKE'S ORIGINAL LUNCHEONETTE AMERICAN SHORT ORDER
17. MAYA LA COCINA DE ABACA
18. PHAT PHO A VIETNAMESE KITCHEN
19. RED LIZARD TAQUERIA DE MAYA
20. RESTAURANT ABACA
21. TAVOLATA LA TRATTORIA DI ABACA
22. UNCLE TAPSI EATERY

2. External Use Warning & Guidelines

We protect our trademarks to ensure our brands remain trusted and recognizable as the strength of a brand lies in how it is used and recognized. Unauthorized use, copying, imitation, reproduction, or any form of misuse of our registered trademarks, logos, or brand assets—whether in digital, print, packaging, or any other format—is strictly prohibited and will be met with immediate legal action.

The Abaca Group will vigorously enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law. This includes filing criminal, civil, and administrative actions against individuals or entities found to be infringing, misrepresenting, or exploiting our registered marks. You may not use any of our trademarks without prior written approval.

You may NOT:

• Use our marks or logos in your own product, brand, service, or event.
• Combine, modify, or alter any of our trademarks.
• Register or use similar names, marks, or domain names.
• Use our trademarks in a misleading, defamatory, or commercial exploitation context.
• Imply any partnership, endorsement, or affiliation without consent.

You MAY, with written permission:

• Refer to our brand names factually when describing our services.
• Display approved logos in press or partnership materials, with correct attribution.

To request permission, please contact: eat@theabacagroup.com

All permitted use must follow brand guidelines, proper spelling, and include this attribution: "[Trademarked Name] is a registered trademark of The Abaca Group, registered in the Philippines."

3. Internal Use Guidelines

Internal departments and brand teams must:

• Use trademarks only in official business materials.
• Submit all designs for approval to the legal or branding team.
• Follow strict visual standards (correct logos, spacing, color codes).
• Avoid unauthorized printing, co-branding, or adaptation.

Only licensed or approved vendors may produce materials bearing our trademarks.

4. Disclaimer

This policy is publicly posted and serves as formal notice. It does not constitute legal advice. For legal concerns or clarification, please contact our legal counsel or trademark team at eat@theabacagroup.com.

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The Abaca Group and its affiliates reserve all rights not expressly granted in this policy. Unauthorized use of our trademarks will result in legal enforcement to the fullest extent permitted by law.