Can discoveries and scientific theories be protected by a patent in the Philippines?
Discoveries and scientific theories are expressly excluded from patent protection under Section 22.1, Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. The law clarifies that these are not considered patentable inventions, as they generally lack the character of a technical solution applied in an industrially applicable way. This exclusion promotes the free use and dissemination of fundamental scientific knowledge. As a result, only practical applications of such knowledge that meet patentability criteria may be protected, not the theories or discoveries themselves. 20-Dec-25About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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