INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

We are committed to protecting your intellectual property. The Philippines is a member state of the World Intellectual Property Organization and signatory to a range of international treaties on intellectual property rights.

Businesses can access an easy-to-use digital service to protect their property and can easily file applications or

The Philippine government enforces strict regulation on IP violations.

TYPES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

PATENTS

An invention patent is a government-issued grant, giving exclusive rights to an inventor of a new product or process. Patents can be obtained from the Intellectual Property Office and are valid for 20 years.

TRADEMARKS

Trademarking will help protect your business name or logo. We can streamline this process with our online application, allowing you to protect your intellectual property with ease and efficiency.

Copyright

Legal protection is given to the owner of any original work. ‘Original work’ is the production of any literary scientific or artistic works. Our copyright laws grant authors, artists, and other creators automatic protection for their literary and artistic creations.