Who initially owns the right to a patent under Philippine law?
The initial right to a patent is vested in the inventor. Section 28, Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, provides that the right to a patent belongs to the inventor, his heirs, or assigns. Where two or more persons have jointly made an invention, the right belongs to them jointly. This scheme respects both individual creativity and collaborative efforts, while allowing for transfers of rights through assignment or succession. 20-Dec-25About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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