A filing date requires an indication of a patent, applicant identity, and a description with at least one claim.
What are the minimum elements needed to obtain a filing date for a patent application? Read More »
Deficient applications may be corrected, but if not remedied in time, they are deemed withdrawn.
What happens if an application initially lacks one of the filing date elements? Read More »
After a filing date, the IPO checks formal requirements; non?compliance leads to withdrawal.
What is the formality examination in the Philippine patent process? Read More »
After formal compliance, the IPO classifies the application and conducts a prior?art search.
What is done after an application passes the formality examination? Read More »
Applications are published after 18 months with a search report, and documents become open to public inspection.
When and how is a Philippine patent application published? Read More »
Before publication, patent applications and related documents remain confidential absent the applicants consent.
Are patent applications confidential before publication? Read More »
After publication, applicants enjoy patentee?like rights against users with knowledge, enforceable once the patent is granted.
After publication, anyone may file written observations on patentability, which are shared with the applicant.
May third parties comment on the patentability of an invention after publication? Read More »
In commissioned work, the commissioning party owns the patent by default unless the contract states otherwise.
Who owns a commissioned invention under Philippine patent law? Read More »
If inventive activity is not part of regular duties, the employee owns the patent even using employer resources.
Who owns an invention made by an employee that is outside his regular duties? Read More »
