Can one patent application cover more than one invention in the Philippines?
A single patent application can only cover multiple inventions if they form a single general inventive concept. Section 38.1, Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, requires that the application relate to one invention only or to a group of inventions forming a single general inventive concept. If several independent inventions lacking such unity are claimed, Section 38.2, Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, allows the Director to require restriction to a single invention and permits divisional applications that keep the original filing date if filed within specified time limits and without adding new matter. This unity requirement ensures efficient examination and coherent protection. 21-Dec-25About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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