How is a “computer program” defined?
A computer program is a set of instructions that causes a computer to perform tasks when stored in readable media.
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Does copyright subsist in works of the Government?
Philippine government works generally lack copyright, but commercial exploitation requires prior agency approval and royalties.
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What is “public lending” under the Code?
Public lending is the non-profit transfer of works for a limited time by institutions like public libraries.
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What qualifies as “public performance”?
Public performance involves acting or playing works in places accessible to people outside a private family circle.
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What is the definition of “published works”?
Published works are those made available to the public with the author’s consent for individual access.
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What is “rental” in the context of intellectual property?
Rental is the profit-motivated transfer of a works possession for a specific, limited timeframe.
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How does the law define “reproduction”?
Reproduction is the making of temporary or permanent copies of a work in any form or manner.
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What is a “work of applied art”?
Applied art refers to artistic creations with functional purposes, whether handmade or industrially manufactured.
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What constitutes a “work of the Government”?
Government works are created by public employees as part of their official duties and generally lack copyright.
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What is a “technological measure”?
Technological measures are devices or technologies used to prevent unauthorized access or use of copyrighted works.
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