Philippines
Electronic Commerce Act (Republic Act No. 8792)
| Year of current version: | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Date of Text (Enacted): | June 14, 2000 |
| Type of Text: | IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature |
| Subject Matter: | Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Domain Names, Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Patents (Inventions), Trademarks |
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| Available Texts: | |
| English | Electronic Commerce Act (Republic Act No. 8792) |
| Related Legislation: | Relates toIs amended by |
| WIPO Lex No.: | PH022 |
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'This Law recognizes use of electronic commercial and non-commercial transactions and electronic signature; prescribes penalties for piracy of protected materials through the use of telecommunication networks and for hacking of computer programs; and prescribes grounds for liability of service providers.'
For specific provisions relating to trademarks and copyright, see Part II, Chapter I, Section 5(d); Part V, Section 33.
Date of entry into force: See section 42 for further details.
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