What happens if a convicted infringer is insolvent?
In cases where the defendant is insolvent and cannot pay the fine, subsidiary imprisonment shall be imposed. This ensures that the criminal penalty is served even if financial restitution is impossible. This provision applies to all cases of criminal infringement under the Act. This rule is established in Section 217.1 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. “(d) In all cases, subsidiary imprisonment in cases of insolvency.” January 8, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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