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

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Year of Version 1930 Dates Entry into force: January 1, 1932 Adopted: December 8, 1930 Type of Text IP-related Laws Subject Matter Patents (Inventions), Trademarks, Trade Names, Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Notes The notification by the 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The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines has repealed Articles 188 and 189 of the Revised Penal Code.

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Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act No. 9165) (PH136)

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