Under what circumstances can a compulsory license be granted?
A compulsory license can be granted for reasons of national emergency or extreme urgency. It is also available if the public interest, such as national security or health, requires it. Another ground is when a judicial body finds the patent owner’s behavior to be anti-competitive. These grounds are listed in Section 93 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. “SEC. 93. Grounds for Compulsory Licensing. – The Director General… may grant a license to exploit a patented invention… 93.1. National emergency… 93.2. Where the public interest… so requires…” January 3, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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