Licensors can continue exploiting their invention and grant additional licenses unless their current contract explicitly states otherwise.
What rights does a licensor retain in a license agreement? Read More »
Licensees have the legal right to use and exploit the licensed technology for the full duration of the agreement.
What is the primary right of a licensee in a technology transfer? Read More »
Courts can award up to triple the actual damages to an infringed patentee depending on case circumstances.
Can the court award more than the actual damages sustained? Read More »
Courts may order the destruction or removal from commerce of infringing goods and materials without compensating the infringer.
What happens to infringing goods after a court ruling? Read More »
Parties who knowingly assist or induce patent infringement by providing specialized components are held liable as contributory infringers.
Who is considered a contributory infringer? Read More »
Foreign patent holders can sue for infringement in the Philippines even if they do not conduct business locally.
Can a foreign national sue for patent infringement in the Philippines? Read More »
Identical products are presumed to be made via a patented process, shifting the burden of proof to the defendant.
How is the burden of proof handled for process patents? Read More »
Damages for patent infringement are only recoverable for acts occurring within four years prior to filing the legal action.
What is the time limit for recovering damages in an infringement case? Read More »
Recovery of damages requires the infringer to have known of the patent, often through “Philippine Patent” labeling on products.
Is notice required before damages can be recovered? Read More »
Defendants in infringement cases can challenge the patent’s validity using any legal ground applicable for patent cancellation.
What defenses can a defendant use in an infringement action? Read More »
