Who is the original owner of copyright in a work?
For original literary and artistic works, the copyright belongs primarily to the author. Section 178.1 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines establishes this as the general rule of ownership. This reflects the principle that the creator should control the use of their intellectual output. Special rules apply only in cases of joint authorship, employment, or commissions. “SEC. 178. Rules on Copyright Ownership. – Copyright ownership shall be governed by the following rules: 178.1. Subject to the provisions of this section, in the case of original literary and artistic works, copyright shall belong to the author of the work;” January 7, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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