When is an invention considered not new under Philippine patent law?
An invention is considered not new if it forms part of the prior art. Section 23, Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, succinctly provides that an invention shall not be considered new if it is included in prior art. This means that any disclosure already available to the public or captured in qualifying earlier applications can defeat novelty. Accordingly, the novelty requirement is assessed by comparing the claimed invention with existing prior art at the relevant date. 20-Dec-25About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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