When is the requirement to obtain a license on reasonable commercial terms waived?
This requirement is waived in situations of national emergency or extreme urgency. It is also not necessary for cases involving public non-commercial use of the invention. Additionally, it does not apply when the demand for medicines is not being met adequately. These waivers are detailed in Section 95 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. “95.2. The requirement under Subsection 95.1 shall not apply in any of the following cases… (b) In situations of national emergency… (c) In cases of public non-commercial use;” January 3, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices is a full-service law firm in the Philippines. You may visit us at the 16th Flr., Suite 1607 AIC Burgundy Empire Tower, ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, 1605 Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. You may also call us at +632 84706126, +632 84706130, +632 84016392 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Visit our website https://ndvlaw.com/.
