What must contracting parties between the ages of twenty-one and twenty-five seek before marriage?
Parties formally aged twenty-one to twenty-five completely must seek parental advice, otherwise license issuance is delayed three months.
What is the status of works published within 30 days in the Philippines?
Foreign works published locally within thirty days of their original release are protected under Philippine law.
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Which authors receive copyright protection under Philippine law?
Protection applies to Philippine nationals, residents, and works first published or locally published within thirty days.
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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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Under what conditions will the IPO grant a patent, and when does the patent take effect?
A patent is granted if requirements and fees are met and takes effect upon publication of the grant.
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How are amendments or corrections to a patent formally implemented and publicized?
Amendments are implemented by certificate attached to the patent and published in the IPO Gazette.
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How are patentees and other interested parties notified of a petition for cancellation and hearing?
In cancellation cases, the IPO notifies patentees and recorded right?holders and publishes notice of filing.
What is the effect of cancellation of a patent or specific claims on the rights of the patentee?
Cancellation terminates rights in the affected patent or claims, with the decision generally immediately executory and published.
When and how is a Philippine patent application published?
Applications are published after 18 months with a search report, and documents become open to public inspection.
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What documents must be published when a foreign corporation files a petition for withdrawal of its license to transact business?
What documents must be published when a foreign corporation files a petition for withdrawal of its license to transact business? Before the SEC issues a certificate of withdrawal for a foreign corporation’s license, all claims and taxes lawfully due in the Philippines must be paid or settled (SEC. 153, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines).
