What happens to evidence obtained through an illegal search?
Evidence obtained via illegal search or seizure is inadmissible for any purpose in any legal proceeding.
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How does the court treat an affidavit submitted by a copyright owner?
Courts assume affidavits are legitimate and treat them as prima facie proof of ownership until proven otherwise.
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How are international registrations of works treated in the Philippines?
International registration statements are presumed true unless they violate local law or are contradicted by other records.
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How are actual damages and profits calculated in infringement cases?
Owners recover actual damages and profits; plaintiffs prove sales while defendants must prove all claimed cost elements.
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What items can be impounded during a pending infringement action?
Courts can impound sales documents, infringing articles, packaging, and manufacturing implements during a pending legal action.
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Can articles be seized as evidence during an infringement action?
Courts can seize and impound articles as evidence in infringement actions following Supreme Court search and seizure rules.
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What can be used as prima facie proof of copyright ownership?
Notarized affidavits stating copyright subsistence and ownership serve as prima facie proof in legal proceedings under Section 218.
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Is a written document required for copyright transfer?
Any transfer or licensing of copyright between living persons must be in writing to be legally valid.
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What kind of evidence may be accepted as proof in the prosecution of Rape under Article 266-A?
Any physical overt act of resistance or incapacity to consent may be accepted as evidence in rape prosecution.
A Photocopy Is Now Admissible to the Same Extent as the Original
This article talks about the admissibility of a photocopy of a document as evidence in a court proceeding.
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