Philippines

The Revised Penal Code (Act No. 3815 of December 8, 1930)

Year of current version:	1930
Date of entry into force of original text:	January 1, 1932
Date of Text (Enacted):	December 8, 1930
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Patents (Inventions), Trade Names, Trademarks, Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Notes:	The notification by Philippines to the WTO under article 63.2 of TRIPS states: 'The Penal Code contains provisions relating to trademarks (Articles 176, 187, 188) and industrial secrets (Article 292). The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines has repealed Articles 188 and 189 of the Revised Penal Code.
Available Texts:
English	The Revised Penal Code (Act No. 3815 of December 8, 1930) (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
Related Legislation:	Relates to Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175) (PH099) Is amended by Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8293) (PH001)
WIPO Lex No.:	PH034