Infringed patentees can sue for damages, attorney’s fees, and injunctions to stop further unauthorized use of their inventions.
What can a patentee recover in a civil action for infringement? Read More »
Patent rights for medicines are limited once introduced globally, allowing government or private importation for public access.
How does the limitation of patent rights apply to drugs and medicines? Read More »
Private, non-commercial use of a patented invention is allowed if it does not harm the owner’s economic interests.
Is private, non-commercial use of a patented invention considered infringement? Read More »
Patents do not prevent the exclusive use of inventions for scientific or educational experiments and related research activities.
Can a patented invention be used for scientific experiments? Read More »
Testing and using patented drugs for regulatory approval purposes is permitted to facilitate generic market entry.
What is the rule regarding testing drugs for government regulatory approval? Read More »
Pharmacists and doctors can prepare patented medicines for specific individuals based on medical prescriptions without infringing rights.
Can medical professionals prepare patented medicines for individual prescriptions? Read More »
Patented inventions on foreign vehicles entering the Philippines temporarily for their own needs do not constitute infringement.
What happens if a foreign vehicle carrying a patented invention enters the Philippines? Read More »
Good faith users who utilized an invention before its patent filing date may continue their use.
Who is considered a prior user of a patented invention? Read More »
Prior user rights can only be transferred alongside the specific business or enterprise where the invention was used.
Can a prior user transfer their right to use the invention? Read More »
The government can use patented inventions without consent for public interest, national security, or health reasons.
When can the government exploit a patented invention without the owner’s agreement? Read More »
