Owners of layout-designs hold exclusive rights to reproduce, sell, and distribute their designs or articles containing them.
What specific rights are conferred to the owner of a registered layout-design? Read More »
Patent applications can be converted into utility model applications once, retaining the initial filing date upon payment.
How can a patent application be converted into a utility model application? Read More »
Utility model applications may be converted into patent applications, preserving the original filing date if processed before registration.
Is it possible to convert a utility model application into a patent application? Read More »
Applicants are prohibited from filing parallel patent and utility model applications for the same subject matter.
Industrial designs are compositions or forms providing special appearances and serving as patterns for industrial products.
What is the legal definition of an Industrial Design in the Philippines? Read More »
Integrated circuits are products with integrated active elements designed to perform specific electronic functions.
How does the law define an Integrated Circuit? Read More »
Layout-designs are three-dimensional dispositions of active elements and interconnections within an integrated circuit structure.
What is a Layout-Design according to the Intellectual Property Code? Read More »
Industrial designs must be new or ornamental to be protected, excluding purely functional or immoral designs.
What are the conditions for an industrial design to benefit from legal protection? Read More »
Layout-designs are protected if they are original results of intellectual effort and not commonplace when created.
When is a layout-design of an integrated circuit considered original for protection? Read More »
Applications for design registration must include applicant info, article indications, visual representations, and creator details.
