Voluntary license contracts must be governed by Philippine law, with litigation venues set at the licensee’s principal office location.
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Licensors are legally required to bear the burden of Philippine taxes for all payments received from technology transfer arrangements.
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Licensors can continue exploiting their invention and grant additional licenses unless their current contract explicitly states otherwise.
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Licensees have the legal right to use and exploit the licensed technology for the full duration of the agreement.
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Courts appoint technically skilled assessors to help navigate complex scientific or technical issues during patent infringement litigation.
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Repeating patent infringement after a final court judgment can lead to criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
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Voluntary licenses promote technology sharing while preventing anti-competitive practices that could harm trade and innovation.
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The DITTB Director resolves royalty disputes and determines fair rates in technology transfer arrangements.
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Licensing agreements cannot legally force licensees to purchase materials exclusively from sources specified by the licensor.
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When actual damages are unclear, courts may award a reasonable royalty to compensate the patent owner for infringement.
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