Who has the authority to determine a national emergency for patent use?
The President of the Philippines is responsible for determining the existence of a national emergency. This determination is crucial for justifying the government’s use or exploitation of a patent. Such a declaration is immediately executory to address the urgent situation. This presidential power is specified in Section 74 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. “74.2 (g) The existence of a national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency… shall be subject to the determination of the President of the Philippines for the purpose of determining the need for such use…” January 3, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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