Local and foreign businesses involved in providing services and products to their respective market must register for intellectual property rights in the Philippines to avoid pirated copies and duplication of your name, claims, services or products.
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As an entrepreneur, making sure that your products and services are secured from being unlawfully copied is a significant viewpoint when it comes to operating a business.
Our firm provides end-to-end assistance to IP rights registration for business owners and companies who wish to protect their products and services legally. Registering your entity for intellectual property will enable you to have rights over actions, activities, and production of your creation within your specific market.
The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines
The Intellectual Property Code (IPC) of the Philippines, or the Republic Act No. 8293, protects the intellectual and industrial property rights of individuals, entrepreneurs, and companies in the country.
Under the IPC, the intellectual property and creations of scientists, investors, artists, and other gifted citizens are protected. In addition, it was formed to create an effective intellectual and industrial property system to help develop domestic and creative activity in the Philippines.
Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), is the governing body of intellectual property rights in the Philippines. They are the ones responsible for regulating, administering, and managing intellectual property rights in the country.
Registering Your Intellectual Property Rights
There are six categories under the intellectual property code that allows establishments to register and protect their business’s products and services in the Philippines. These categories includes the following:
- Patent
- Utility Model
- Industrial Design
- Trademark
- Copyright
- Geographic indications
For local and foreign entities, Patent, Trademark, and Copyright are among the most usual categories they can register their creation and claim as intellectual property.
How To Register for IP Rights in the Philippines?
In order for you to protect and claim IP rights for a particular product or services, you must register your entity with IPOPHL.
You may register for intellectual property rights via IPOPHL e-services portal, the portal will provide you with the required documents, procedures and fees needed to secure your rights. Documentary prerequisites vary depending on the IP rights you want to obtain.
Below are the steps of the IP rights registration process:
- Visit IPOPHL e-services or the “Online Filing” portal
- Determine the kind of requirements you need for the application (IPOPHL provides an online database to help determine the requirements)
- Choose the appropriate IP right you wish to acquire and click “File” to proceed with the registration.
- Fill out the necessary information and follow the 6-step process
- Pay the necessary fees
- Wait for confirmation and approval from IPOPHL
The IPOPHL may require you to submit additional documents or undergo a post-filing process, depending on your application.
Secure the Appropriate IP Rights for Your Business in the Philippines
Starting a business and building a brand can be challenging. Obtaining the necessary intellectual property rights can protect your company from potential piracy and legal issues regarding your products and services.
Furthermore, ensuring the security of relevant IP rights for your entity can enable you to scale up and modify your company’s product and services. If you find IP registration intensely thorough, you can reach out to business consulting firms to assist you with IP rights registration and process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Intellectual Property Rights?
Intellectual property rights is the protection of all rights associated with inventions of intangible assets such as designs, names, images, etc. in order to avoid piracy and usage without the owner’s consent.
What are the Categories Under the Intellectual Property Code?
- Patents
- Copyright
- Trademarks
- Industrial designs
- Geographical indications
- Trade secrets
How To Register for IP Rights in the Philippines?
You can register for intellectual property rights using the IPOPHL e-services site, which will give you access to the necessary paperwork, instructions, and costs to protect your rights.
Secure and Protect Your Intellectual Property
With a full suite of corporate solutions and a large pool of extensive partners in the legal field, our team can guide you through the important IP rights laws and determine the appropriate IP right for your business, product, or services.