What exclusive rights does a patent grant for a product?
A patent owner possesses the exclusive right to prevent any unauthorized person from making the protected product. They can also prohibit others from using, selling, or offering the product for sale in the market. Furthermore, the owner has the authority to restrain the importation of such product. These rights are explicitly defined under Section 71 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. “SEC. 71. Rights Conferred by Patent. – 71.1. A patent shall confer on its owner the following exclusive rights: (a) Where the subject matter of a patent is a product, to restrain, prohibit and prevent any unauthorized person or entity from making, using, offering for sale, selling or importing that product;” January 3, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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