An inventive step exists when the invention is not obvious to a person skilled in the art considering prior art.
How is “inventive step” defined in the Philippine Intellectual Property Code? Read More »
For drugs, mere new forms, properties, or uses of known substances do not constitute an inventive step.
Is the standard for inventive step different for drugs and medicines? Read More »
Industrial applicability requires that the invention can be produced and used in any industry.
What does “industrially applicable” mean for patent purposes in the Philippines? Read More »
The right to a patent belongs to the inventor, his heirs, or assigns, and jointly to joint inventors.
Who initially owns the right to a patent under Philippine law? Read More »
Between independent inventors, the first to file (or claim priority) obtains the right to the patent.
How is priority resolved when two persons independently invent the same thing? 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 »
Employer owns inventions resulting from regularly assigned duties, unless an express or implied agreement provides otherwise.
When does an employer own an invention made by its employee? Read More »
A congressional inquiry on the spread of fake news online do not violate the right to free speech of vloggers invited as resource persons.
The recovery and forfeiture of ill-gotten wealth acquired by government officials under RA 1379 extends not only to assets directly registered under the public officer’s name but also to properties intentionally concealed through registration in the names of other individuals.
