What are the rights of joint patent owners?
Each joint owner is entitled to personally make, use, sell, or import the invention for their own profit. However, they cannot grant licenses or assign their share without the consent of the other owners. Alternatively, they must proportionally divide the proceeds with their co-owners. These rules for joint ownership are in Section 107 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. “SEC. 107. Rights of Joint Owners. – …each of the joint owners shall be entitled to personally make, use, sell, or import the invention for his own profit: Provided, however, That neither of the joint owners shall be entitled to grant licenses…” January 3, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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