Courts assess the flagrancy of an infringement to determine appropriate statutory damages and necessary deterrence.
What constitutes the “flagrancy of infringement” in statutory damages? Read More »
Philippine law protects works as required by international conventions and agreements to which the country is a party.
How are international agreements integrated into Philippine copyright protection? Read More »
Performers who are nationals or who perform in the Philippines receive protection under the Intellectual Property Code.
Which performers are protected under the Intellectual Property Code? Read More »
Sound recordings are protected if the producer is a national or if the work was first published locally.
What determines if a sound recording is protected in the Philippines? Read More »
Broadcasts are protected if the organization is based in the Philippines or uses transmitters located within the country.
When does a broadcast qualify for protection under the Act? Read More »
IP actions are heard by courts with proper jurisdiction under existing laws, without affecting specific administrative powers.
Which courts have jurisdiction over IP actions? Read More »
Claims for damages must be filed within four years of the incident to be eligible for recovery.
What is the statute of limitations for recovering damages in IP cases? Read More »
Deposited copies and written instruments at the National or Supreme Court Library become the property of the government.
Who owns the copies deposited with the National Library? Read More »
Public records and deposits held by the National Library and Supreme Court Library are open for public inspection.
Are the records of the National Library open to the public? Read More »
The National Library collects fees for services, which are subject to approval by the relevant Department Head.
How are fees for copyright services managed? Read More »
