What subject matter is NOT protected by copyright?
No protection extends to ideas, procedures, systems, methods of operation, or mere data. Section 175 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines excludes these even if they are explained or illustrated in a work. It also excludes news of the day and official legislative or administrative texts. This ensures that basic facts and governmental regulations remain accessible to all. “SEC. 175. Unprotected Subject Matter. – Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 172 and 173, no protection shall extend, under this law, to any idea, procedure, system, method or operation, concept, principle, discovery or mere data as such, even if they are expressed, explained, illustrated or embodied in a work; news of the day and other miscellaneous facts having the character of mere items of press information; or any official text of a legislative, administrative or legal nature, as well as any official translation thereof. (n)” January 7, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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