Plaintiffs are presumed owners if subsistence is established and the defendant does not challenge their ownership claim.
Under what conditions is the plaintiff presumed to be the copyright owner? Read More »
Disputing ownership in bad faith can lead to defendants paying others’ costs and losing their own cost allowances.
What are the consequences of disputing copyright ownership in bad faith? Read More »
A person whose name appears on a work is presumed the author unless contrary proof is presented.
Who is naturally presumed to be the author of a work? Read More »
The person or corporation named on an audiovisual work is presumed its maker absent contrary evidence.
Who is presumed to be the maker of an audiovisual work? Read More »
International registration statements are presumed true unless they violate local law or are contradicted by other records.
How are international registrations of works treated in the Philippines? Read More »
Enforcement officers must notify copyright owners when their articles are seized or detained for suspected law violations.
When is an enforcement officer required to notify a copyright owner about a seizure? Read More »
Protection applies to Philippine nationals, residents, and works first published or locally published within thirty days.
Which authors receive copyright protection under Philippine law? Read More »
Architectural works erected in the Philippines and artistic works in local buildings are protected under copyright law.
What are the rules for protecting works of architecture? Read More »
Courts can impound sales documents, infringing articles, packaging, and manufacturing implements during a pending legal action.
What items can be impounded during a pending infringement action? Read More »
Infringing copies, devices, and manufacturing tools like molds are destroyed without compensation upon a court’s final order.
What happens to infringing copies and devices after a final court order? Read More »
