Information Technology Law

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Ensuring Tax Compliance for Cross-Border Technology Transfers in Software Licensing Agreements in the Philippines

Guide to Philippine software licensing and technology transfer contracts, focusing on withholding tax treatment of royalties and cross-border drafting points.

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Asserting Copyright Ownership for Remote Developers: Drafting Contracts That Assign Code Rights to Foreign Employers (Philippines)

Guide to copyright ownership and source code assignment in the Philippines for offshore employers, covering commissioned work and written transfers.

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Defending Human Authorship: Overcoming IPOPHL Rejections for AI-Assisted Creative Works in the Philippines

Learn how studios can defend human authorship for AI-assisted works under the Philippine IP Code, using evidence of human expression and proper documentation.

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The Boundaries of Copyright and Patent Law for Foreign Software Firms in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine copyright law and patent rules apply to foreign software firms, and when code protection differs from invention protection.

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Corporate Cybercrime Liability in the Philippines

Corporate cybercrime liability in the Philippines under RA 10175: exposure for hacking a competitor and ransomware cover-ups, including fines and investigations.

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Corporate Cyber Libel in the Philippines

Cyber libel rules for companies and officers in the Philippines: liability for social media defamation, prescription, and safeguards for press releases.

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Criminal Prosecution for Source Code, Client Lists, and Proprietary Processes in the Philippines

Learn how PH law addresses BPO corporate espionage and trade secrets theft, including evidence, procedures, and prosecution considerations.

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Selling Unregistered Securities in the Philippines

Learn how the Securities Regulation Code treats unregistered securities and investment contracts, and why startup fundraising can trigger SEC action.

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