Who is defined as an “Author” under the law?
An author is specifically recognized as the natural person who has created a literary or artistic work. This definition is found in Section 171.1 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. It is a fundamental concept because copyright ownership generally starts with the individual creator. The law emphasizes that only a natural person can be an author for the purpose of initial copyright. “171.1. ‘Author’ is the natural person who has created the work;” January 7, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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