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Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Main IP Laws	2015	Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 8293 (2015 Edition)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Competition Transfer of Technology
Main IP Laws	2002	Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002, Republic Act No. 9168	Plant Variety Protection

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Main IP Laws

2015

Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 8293 (2015 Edition)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Competition

Transfer of Technology

Main IP Laws

2002

Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002, Republic Act No. 9168

Plant Variety Protection

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2023	Rules and Regulations on Trademarks, Service Marks, Trade Names, and Marked or Stamped Containers of 2023 Replacing the Revised Trademark Regulations of 2017, Memorandum Circular No. 2023-001, Series of 2023	Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2023	Implementing Rules and Regulations on the Term of Copyright Protection and the Public Domain, Memorandum Circular No. 2023-021, Series of 2023	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2023	Implementing Rules and Regulations on the Rights of Sound Performers and Producers of Sound Recordings, Memorandum Circular No. 2023-023, Series of 2023	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2022	Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs of 2022, Memorandum Circular No. 2022-016, Series of 2022	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2021	Supplemental Guidelines on Bulk Copyright Registration and Recordation Fee, Memorandum Circular No.2021-028, Series of 2021s	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	2020 Revised Rules of Procedure for Intellectual Property Rights Cases, A.M. No. 10-3-10-SC	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Revised Rules and Regulations on Voluntary Licensing, Memorandum Circular No. 2020-002, Series of 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Implementing Rules and Regulations on Resale Rights, Memorandum Circular No. 2020-023, Series of 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Copyright Rules and Regulations for the Government, Memorandum Circular No. 2020-024, Series of 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Revised Rules and Regulations on Copyright Registration and Recordation of Transfer, Assignment and License of Copyright, Memorandum Circular No. 2020-025, Series of 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Revised Rules and Regulations on Accreditation of Collective Management Organizations and Similar Entities, Memorandum Circular No. 2020-026, Series of 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Rule on Cybercrime Warrants (A.M. No. 17-11-03-SC)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Revised Guidelines for Continuous Trial of Criminal Cases (A.M. No.15-06-10-SC)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	IPOPHL Revised Fee Structure of 2017, Memorandum Circular No. 16-012, Series of 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Regulations Implementing the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks of 2017, Memorandum Circular No. 17-011, Series of 2017	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Rules and Regulations on Intellectual Property Rights Application and Registration Protecting the Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices of the Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Cultural Communities, Joint IPOPHL-NCIP Administrative Order No. 01, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 10175, Otherwise Known as the “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012”	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Rules of Procedure for IPO Mediation Proceedings, Office Order No. 154, Series of 2010	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Office Order No. 14-016, Series of 2014, Continuation of Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Programs Between the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) & the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	BOP Memorandum-Circular No. 14-004, Series 2014, of May 20, 2014, on the Deferred Publication of Industrial Design Application	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Administrative Order No. 2013-0027, Adoption and Implementation of the World Health Organization Annex 5 Guide to Good Distribution Practices (GDP) for Pharmaceutical Products, and Annex 9 Guide to Good Storage Practices for Pharmaceuticals	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	BOT Office Order No. 13-06, Series of 2013, on the Implementation Guidelines for Office Order No. 13-061, Series 2013, on Trademark Applications with Priority Right Claim	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Department Circular No. 011 of March 13, 2013 on the Guidelines Governing the Implementation of Executive Order No. 45, series of 2011, Designating the Department of Justice as the Competition Authority	Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Office Order No. 13-061, Series of 2013, Trademark Applications with Priority Right Claim	Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Office Order No. 13-124, Series of 2013, Amended Rules of Procedure for the Asean Patent Examination Cooperation (ASPEC) Program	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Office Order No. 13-155, Series of 2013, Payment of Filing for IPR-Related Complaints and Defrayment of Costs and Incidental Expenses Relative to IPOPHL’s Enforcement Functions	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Office Order No. 13-170, Series of 2013, Rules of Procedure on Intellectual Property (IPR) Enforcement	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Office Order No. 13-171, Series of 2013, Rules on Copyright Registration and Deposit	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Office Order No. 13-173, Series of 2013, Rules on Accreditation of Collective Management Organizations	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Office Order No. 163, Series of 2012, Madrid Protocol Fees	Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Office Order No. 197, Series of 2010, Mechanics for IPO-Mediation and Settlement Period	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Office Order No. 289, Series of 2012, Implementation of IPOPHL-USPTO Patent Prosecution Highway	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Office Order No. 13-169, Series of 2013, Revised Rules and Regulations on Resolution of Public Performance Disputes	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10066, otherwise known as the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009	Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	NCIP Administrative Order No. 01, Series of 2012, The Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPS) and Customary Laws (CLS), Research and Documentation Guidelines of 2012	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	NCIP Administrative Order No. 03, Series of 2012, The Revised Guidelines on Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) and Related Processes of 2012	Genetic Resources Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Office Order No. 13-008, Series of 2012, Guidelines on the Title and Description of the Mark	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Office Order No. 204, Series of 2012, Implementing the Community Review (CR) Process For Patents, Utility Models & Industrial Design Applications	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Office Order No. 207, Series of 2012, Implementation Guidelines: Industrial Property Automation System (IPAS) for Utility Models and Industrial Designs (UMID) and Inventions	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Office Order No. 67, Series of 2012, Implementation of IPOPHL-JPO Patent Prosecution Highway	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Office Order No. 73, Series of 2012, Establishment of IPOPHL’s Patent Protection Incentive Package (PPIP), also Known as the 'JUAN'S Thousand Inventions”	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Office Order No. 85, Series of 2012, Rules of Procedure For the Asean Patent Examination Cooperation (ASPEC) Program	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Office Order No.206, Series of 2012: Deployment of the Industrial Property Automation System (IPAS) for Inventions	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Office Order No. 208, Series of 2011, Restructuring the Arbitration and Mediation Services of the IPOPHIL	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Office Order No. 61, Series of 2011, Rules of Procedure for IPOPHL Arbitration Proceedings	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Office Order No. 93, Series of 2011, Guidelines on Copyright Registration and Deposit	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Rules of Procedure for Intellectual Property Rights Cases, A.M. No. 10-3-10-SC	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Joint Administrative Order No. 02-2010: The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10055	Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology Traditional Knowledge (TK) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Executive Order No. 736 Institutionalizing Permanent Units to Promote, Protect and Enforce Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Different Law Enforcement and other Agencies under the Coordination of the National Committee on Intellectual Property Rigths (NCIPR)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Joint DTI-DOH-DA Administrative Order No. 01, Series of 2008, Rules and Regulations for Consumer Protection in a transaction covered by the Consumer Act of the Philippines (R.A. 7394) through Electronic Means under the E-Commerce Act (R.A. 8792)	Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Rules and Regulations on Inventions (as amended by Office Order No. 121, Series of 2008)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Republic Act No. 9502, Otherwise Known as the «Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008'	Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Department Administrative Order No. 07, Series of 2006, instituting Simplified and Uniform Rules of Procedure for Administrative Cases Filed with the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) for Violations of the Consumer Act of the Philippines and Other Trade and Industry Laws	Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Administrative Order No. 2005-0001, Revised Policies and Guidelines Governing Patent and Trade Secret Rights in relation to the Registration of Pharmaceutical Products	Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Administrative Order No. 2005-0016, General Policies and Guidelines Governing Brand Names of Products for Registration with the Bureau of Food and Drugs	Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Optical Media Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9239)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Joint DENR-DA-PCSD-NCIP Administrative Order No. 01, Series of 2005: Guidelines for Bioprospecting Activities in the Philippines	Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	The 2005 Implementing Rules & Regulations of R.A. No. 7459, otherwise known as the Inventors & Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Administrative Order No. 169, series of 2004, Implementing Guidelines for the Exclusive Use of Generic Names or Generic Terminology in all Prescriptions and Orders in all DOH Facilities	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Administrative Order No. 172 Series of 2004, Guidelines on the Registration of Herbal Medicines	Patents (Inventions) Trade Names Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Administrative Order No. 184, Series of 2004, Guidelines on the Registration of Traditionally-Used Herbal Products	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Office Order No. 139, Series of 2004, Restoration of Cancelled Trademark Registrations	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Philippine Rules on PCT Applications	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9211, otherwise known as the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003	Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Implementing Rules and Regulations of the “Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002” (Administrative Order No. 7, Series of 2003)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Resolution Re Consolidation of Intellectual Property Court with Commercial Court, A.M. No. 03-03-03-SC	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Department Administrative Order No. 2, Series of 2002, Defining the Responsibilities and Liabilities of Manufacturers, Importers, Traders, Wholesalers, Distributors, Retailers and or their Agents, With Regard to Products Covered by Mandatory Product Certification and Prescribing Penalties for Violation Thereof	Trademarks Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Layout-Design (Topographies) of Integrated Circuits Regulations	Patents (Inventions) Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Office Order No. 12, Series of 2002, Intellectual Property Office Uniform Rules on Appeal	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Rules on Search and Seizure in Civil Actions for Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights (A.M. No. 02-1-06-SC)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Revised Rules and Regulations on Settlement of Disputes Involving Technology Transfer Payments and the Terms of a License Involving the Author's Right to Public Performance or other Communication of His Work	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Rules and Regulations on Administrative Complaints for Violation of Law Involving Intellectual Property Rights	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Electronic Commerce Act	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Domain Names Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure (Rule 110-127, Revised Rules of Court)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Utility Model and Design Regulations (as amended by Office Order No. 09 of 2000)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Copyright Safeguards and Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Administrative Order No. 1 of National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, Series of 1998: Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 8371, otherwise known as the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Regulations on Interpartes Proceedings	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Rules and Regulations on Inventions	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Rules and Regulations on Voluntary Licensing	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1997	Revised Rules of Civil Procedure 1997 (Rules 1 – 71, Rules of Court)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1996	Implementing Rules and Regulations on the Prospecting of Biological and Genetic Resources, Administrative Order No. 96-20	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1996	Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 8203, otherwise known as the Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs (IRR of R.A. 8203)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1996	Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 104-96	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1995	Executive Order No. 247 Prescribing Guidelines and Establishing a Regulatory Framework for the Prospecting of Biological and Genetic Resources, their By-Products and Derivatives, for Scientific and Commercial Purposes; and for other Purposes	Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1995	Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 113-95	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1995	Supreme Court Administrative Order Re Designation of Special Courts for Intellectual Property Rights, A.O. No. 113-95	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1991	Administrative Order No. 105 Series of 1991, Requirement for Labeling Materials of Veterinary Drugs and Products	Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1989	Administrative Order No. 67 Series of 1989, Revised Rules and Regulations on Registration of Pharmaceutical Products	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1989	Revised Rules on Evidence 1989	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1984	Administrative Order No. 76, Series of 1984, Guidelines to be Observed by FDA (BFAD) in Clearance of Name Relative to Food, Drugs and Cosmetics.	Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1983	Executive Order No. 913 Strengthening the Rule-Making and Adjudicatory Powers of the Minister of Trade and Industry in Order to Further Protect Consumers	Trademarks Trade Names

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2023

Rules and Regulations on Trademarks, Service Marks, Trade Names, and Marked or Stamped Containers of 2023 Replacing the Revised Trademark Regulations of 2017, Memorandum Circular No. 2023-001, Series of 2023

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2023

Implementing Rules and Regulations on the Term of Copyright Protection and the Public Domain, Memorandum Circular No. 2023-021, Series of 2023

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2023

Implementing Rules and Regulations on the Rights of Sound Performers and Producers of Sound Recordings, Memorandum Circular No. 2023-023, Series of 2023

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2022

Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs of 2022, Memorandum Circular No. 2022-016, Series of 2022

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2021

Supplemental Guidelines on Bulk Copyright Registration and Recordation Fee, Memorandum Circular No.2021-028, Series of 2021s

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

2020 Revised Rules of Procedure for Intellectual Property Rights Cases, A.M. No. 10-3-10-SC

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Revised Rules and Regulations on Voluntary Licensing, Memorandum Circular No. 2020-002, Series of 2020

Industrial Property

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Implementing Rules and Regulations on Resale Rights, Memorandum Circular No. 2020-023, Series of 2020

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Revised Rules and Regulations on Copyright Registration and Recordation of Transfer, Assignment and License of Copyright, Memorandum Circular No. 2020-025, Series of 2020

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Revised Rules and Regulations on Accreditation of Collective Management Organizations and Similar Entities, Memorandum Circular No. 2020-026, Series of 2020

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Rule on Cybercrime Warrants (A.M. No. 17-11-03-SC)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Revised Guidelines for Continuous Trial of Criminal Cases (A.M. No.15-06-10-SC)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

IPOPHL Revised Fee Structure of 2017, Memorandum Circular No. 16-012, Series of 2016

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Regulations Implementing the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks of 2017, Memorandum Circular No. 17-011, Series of 2017

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Rules and Regulations on Intellectual Property Rights Application and Registration Protecting the Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices of the Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Cultural Communities, Joint IPOPHL-NCIP Administrative Order No. 01, 2016

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 10175, Otherwise Known as the “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012”

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Rules of Procedure for IPO Mediation Proceedings, Office Order No. 154, Series of 2010

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Office Order No. 14-016, Series of 2014, Continuation of Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Programs Between the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) & the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

BOP Memorandum-Circular No. 14-004, Series 2014, of May 20, 2014, on the Deferred Publication of Industrial Design Application

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Administrative Order No. 2013-0027, Adoption and Implementation of the World Health Organization Annex 5 Guide to Good Distribution Practices (GDP) for Pharmaceutical Products, and Annex 9 Guide to Good Storage Practices for Pharmaceuticals

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

BOT Office Order No. 13-06, Series of 2013, on the Implementation Guidelines for Office Order No. 13-061, Series 2013, on Trademark Applications with Priority Right Claim

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Department Circular No. 011 of March 13, 2013 on the Guidelines Governing the Implementation of Executive Order No. 45, series of 2011, Designating the Department of Justice as the Competition Authority

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Office Order No. 13-061, Series of 2013, Trademark Applications with Priority Right Claim

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Office Order No. 13-124, Series of 2013, Amended Rules of Procedure for the Asean Patent Examination Cooperation (ASPEC) Program

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Office Order No. 13-155, Series of 2013, Payment of Filing for IPR-Related Complaints and Defrayment of Costs and Incidental Expenses Relative to IPOPHL’s Enforcement Functions

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Office Order No. 13-170, Series of 2013, Rules of Procedure on Intellectual Property (IPR) Enforcement

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Office Order No. 13-171, Series of 2013, Rules on Copyright Registration and Deposit

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Office Order No. 13-173, Series of 2013, Rules on Accreditation of Collective Management Organizations

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Office Order No. 163, Series of 2012, Madrid Protocol Fees

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Office Order No. 197, Series of 2010, Mechanics for IPO-Mediation and Settlement Period

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Office Order No. 289, Series of 2012, Implementation of IPOPHL-USPTO Patent Prosecution Highway

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Office Order No. 13-169, Series of 2013, Revised Rules and Regulations on Resolution of Public Performance Disputes

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10066, otherwise known as the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

NCIP Administrative Order No. 01, Series of 2012, The Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPS) and Customary Laws (CLS), Research and Documentation Guidelines of 2012

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

NCIP Administrative Order No. 03, Series of 2012, The Revised Guidelines on Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) and Related Processes of 2012

Genetic Resources

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Office Order No. 13-008, Series of 2012, Guidelines on the Title and Description of the Mark

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Office Order No. 204, Series of 2012, Implementing the Community Review (CR) Process For Patents, Utility Models & Industrial Design Applications

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Office Order No. 207, Series of 2012, Implementation Guidelines: Industrial Property Automation System (IPAS) for Utility Models and Industrial Designs (UMID) and Inventions

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Office Order No. 67, Series of 2012, Implementation of IPOPHL-JPO Patent Prosecution Highway

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Office Order No. 73, Series of 2012, Establishment of IPOPHL’s Patent Protection Incentive Package (PPIP), also Known as the 'JUAN'S Thousand Inventions”

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Office Order No. 85, Series of 2012, Rules of Procedure For the Asean Patent Examination Cooperation (ASPEC) Program

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Office Order No.206, Series of 2012: Deployment of the Industrial Property Automation System (IPAS) for Inventions

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Office Order No. 208, Series of 2011, Restructuring the Arbitration and Mediation Services of the IPOPHIL

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Office Order No. 61, Series of 2011, Rules of Procedure for IPOPHL Arbitration Proceedings

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Office Order No. 93, Series of 2011, Guidelines on Copyright Registration and Deposit

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Rules of Procedure for Intellectual Property Rights Cases, A.M. No. 10-3-10-SC

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Joint Administrative Order No. 02-2010: The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10055

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Genetic Resources

Transfer of Technology

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Executive Order No. 736 Institutionalizing Permanent Units to Promote, Protect and Enforce Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Different Law Enforcement and other Agencies under the Coordination of the National Committee on Intellectual Property Rigths (NCIPR)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Joint DTI-DOH-DA Administrative Order No. 01, Series of 2008, Rules and Regulations for Consumer Protection in a transaction covered by the Consumer Act of the Philippines (R.A. 7394) through Electronic Means under the E-Commerce Act (R.A. 8792)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Rules and Regulations on Inventions (as amended by Office Order No. 121, Series of 2008)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Republic Act No. 9502, Otherwise Known as the «Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008'

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Department Administrative Order No. 07, Series of 2006, instituting Simplified and Uniform Rules of Procedure for Administrative Cases Filed with the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) for Violations of the Consumer Act of the Philippines and Other Trade and Industry Laws

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Administrative Order No. 2005-0001, Revised Policies and Guidelines Governing Patent and Trade Secret Rights in relation to the Registration of Pharmaceutical Products

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Administrative Order No. 2005-0016, General Policies and Guidelines Governing Brand Names of Products for Registration with the Bureau of Food and Drugs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Optical Media Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9239)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Joint DENR-DA-PCSD-NCIP Administrative Order No. 01, Series of 2005: Guidelines for Bioprospecting Activities in the Philippines

Genetic Resources

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

The 2005 Implementing Rules & Regulations of R.A. No. 7459, otherwise known as the Inventors & Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Administrative Order No. 169, series of 2004, Implementing Guidelines for the Exclusive Use of Generic Names or Generic Terminology in all Prescriptions and Orders in all DOH Facilities

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Administrative Order No. 172 Series of 2004, Guidelines on the Registration of Herbal Medicines

Patents (Inventions)

Trade Names

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Administrative Order No. 184, Series of 2004, Guidelines on the Registration of Traditionally-Used Herbal Products

Patents (Inventions)

Plant Variety Protection

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Office Order No. 139, Series of 2004, Restoration of Cancelled Trademark Registrations

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Philippine Rules on PCT Applications

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9211, otherwise known as the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Implementing Rules and Regulations of the “Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002” (Administrative Order No. 7, Series of 2003)

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Resolution Re Consolidation of Intellectual Property Court with Commercial Court, A.M. No. 03-03-03-SC

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Department Administrative Order No. 2, Series of 2002, Defining the Responsibilities and Liabilities of Manufacturers, Importers, Traders, Wholesalers, Distributors, Retailers and or their Agents, With Regard to Products Covered by Mandatory Product Certification and Prescribing Penalties for Violation Thereof

Trademarks

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Layout-Design (Topographies) of Integrated Circuits Regulations

Patents (Inventions)

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Office Order No. 12, Series of 2002, Intellectual Property Office Uniform Rules on Appeal

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Rules on Search and Seizure in Civil Actions for Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights (A.M. No. 02-1-06-SC)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Revised Rules and Regulations on Settlement of Disputes Involving Technology Transfer Payments and the Terms of a License Involving the Author's Right to Public Performance or other Communication of His Work

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Rules and Regulations on Administrative Complaints for Violation of Law Involving Intellectual Property Rights

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Electronic Commerce Act

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Domain Names

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure (Rule 110-127, Revised Rules of Court)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Utility Model and Design Regulations (as amended by Office Order No. 09 of 2000)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Administrative Order No. 1 of National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, Series of 1998: Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 8371, otherwise known as the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Regulations on Interpartes Proceedings

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Rules and Regulations on Inventions

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Rules and Regulations on Voluntary Licensing

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1997

Revised Rules of Civil Procedure 1997 (Rules 1 – 71, Rules of Court)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1996

Implementing Rules and Regulations on the Prospecting of Biological and Genetic Resources, Administrative Order No. 96-20

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Transfer of Technology

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1996

Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 8203, otherwise known as the Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs (IRR of R.A. 8203)

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1996

Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 104-96

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1995

Executive Order No. 247 Prescribing Guidelines and Establishing a Regulatory Framework for the Prospecting of Biological and Genetic Resources, their By-Products and Derivatives, for Scientific and Commercial Purposes; and for other Purposes

Genetic Resources

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1995

Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 113-95

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1995

Supreme Court Administrative Order Re Designation of Special Courts for Intellectual Property Rights, A.O. No. 113-95

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1991

Administrative Order No. 105 Series of 1991, Requirement for Labeling Materials of Veterinary Drugs and Products

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1989

Administrative Order No. 67 Series of 1989, Revised Rules and Regulations on Registration of Pharmaceutical Products

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1989

Revised Rules on Evidence 1989

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1984

Administrative Order No. 76, Series of 1984, Guidelines to be Observed by FDA (BFAD) in Clearance of Name Relative to Food, Drugs and Cosmetics.

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1983

Executive Order No. 913 Strengthening the Rule-Making and Adjudicatory Powers of the Minister of Trade and Industry in Order to Further Protect Consumers

Trademarks

Trade Names

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
IP-related Laws	2015	Philippine Competition Act (Republic Act No. 10667)	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
IP-related Laws	2012	Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2010	Anti-Camcording Act of 2010 (Republic Act No. 10088)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2010	National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 10066)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP-related Laws	2010	Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009, Republic Act No. 10055	Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	2008	Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9502)	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	2004	Optical Media Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9239)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2000	Electronic Commerce Act (Republic Act No. 8792)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Domain Names
IP-related Laws	1998	Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8491)	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	1997	The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 (Republic Act No. 8371)	Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP-related Laws	1997	Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997 (Republic Act No. 8423)	Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP-related Laws	1996	Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs (Republic Act No. 8203)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	1992	Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394)	Trademarks Trade Names Competition Other
IP-related Laws	1992	Inventors and Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7459)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	1992	Manlilikha ng Bayan Act (Republic Act No. 7355)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	1988	Generics Act of 1988 (Republic Act No. 6675)	Patents (Inventions) Trade Names
IP-related Laws	1969	Republic Act No. 623, entitled “An Act to Regulate the Use of Duly Stamped or Marked Bottles, Boxes, Casks, Kegs, Barrels and Other Similar Containers (Including Containers of Compressed Gases, as introduced by R.A. 5700)”	Trademarks

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

IP-related Laws

2015

Philippine Competition Act (Republic Act No. 10667)

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP-related Laws

2012

Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175)

IP-related Laws

2010

Anti-Camcording Act of 2010 (Republic Act No. 10088)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2010

National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 10066)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

IP-related Laws

2010

Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009, Republic Act No. 10055

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

2008

Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9502)

Patents (Inventions)

IP-related Laws

2004

Optical Media Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9239)

IP-related Laws

2000

Electronic Commerce Act (Republic Act No. 8792)

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Domain Names

IP-related Laws

1998

Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8491)

Trademarks

Other

IP-related Laws

1997

The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 (Republic Act No. 8371)

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

IP-related Laws

1997

Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997 (Republic Act No. 8423)

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

IP-related Laws

1996

Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs (Republic Act No. 8203)

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

1992

Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Competition

Other

IP-related Laws

1992

Inventors and Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7459)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

1992

Manlilikha ng Bayan Act (Republic Act No. 7355)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

1988

Generics Act of 1988 (Republic Act No. 6675)

Patents (Inventions)

Trade Names

IP-related Laws

1969

Republic Act No. 623, entitled “An Act to Regulate the Use of Duly Stamped or Marked Bottles, Boxes, Casks, Kegs, Barrels and Other Similar Containers (Including Containers of Compressed Gases, as introduced by R.A. 5700)”

Trademarks

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Framework Laws	1995	Republic Act No. 7902, entitled "Act Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals, Amending for the Purpose Section Nine of Batas Pambansa BLG. 129, As Amended, Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980"	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws	1987	1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines	Other
Framework Laws	1980	Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Framework Laws	1930	The Revised Penal Code (Act No. 3815 of December 8, 1930)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Framework Laws

1995

Republic Act No. 7902, entitled "Act Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals, Amending for the Purpose Section Nine of Batas Pambansa BLG. 129, As Amended, Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980"

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Framework Laws

1987

1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

Other

Framework Laws

1980

Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386)

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Framework Laws

1930

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

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Other Texts	2021	Approved Memorandum Dated 18 May 2021 Re Designation of Additional Special Commercial Courts, OCA Circular No. 65-2021	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	2014	The Graphic Health Warnings Law (Republic Act No. 10643 of July 15, 2014)	Trademarks
Other Texts	2013	Republic Act No. 10530 of May 7, 2013, entitled 'An Act Defining the Use and Protection of the Red Cross, Red Crescent, and Red Crystal Emblems, providing Penalties for Violations Thereof and for Other Purposes	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Other Texts	2011	Rules and Regulations Implementing the Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009 (Department Circular No. 2011-0101)	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	2009	Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9711)	Trademarks Other
Other Texts	2006	Executive Order 514 No. 514, Establishing the National Biosafety Framework, Prescribing Guidelines for Its Implementation, Strengthening the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines, and for Other Purposes	Other
Other Texts	2005	DA-Administrative Order No. 28, Series of 2005, Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9296 known as the Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines	Trademarks Trade Names
Other Texts	2003	Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Implementing the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 (Republic Act No.9160, as amended Republic Act No.9194)	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	2003	Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9211)	Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	2001	Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (Republic Act No. 9417)	Other
Other Texts	1997	Expanded Value-Added Tax Law and Other Pertinent Provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code, as Amended (Republic Act No. 8241)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Other Texts	1997	Republic Act No. 5921, entitled "An Act Regulating the Practice of Pharmacy and Settings Standards of Pharmaceutical Education in the Philippines and of Other Purposes"	Trade Names
Other Texts	1997	Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 8047, otherwise known as the Book Publishing Industry Development Act	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	1995	Book Publishing Industry Development Act (Republic Act No. 8047 of June 7, 1995)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	1994	Tariff and Customs Laws of the Philippines (codified by Presidential Decree No. 1464 and amended up to Executive Order No. 148)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	1991	Administrative Order No. 111-A, Series of 1991, Rules and Regulations on Registration of Veterinary Drugs and Products	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks
Other Texts	1991	Administrative Order No. 111-B, Series 1991, Rules and Regulations to Implement Prescribing Requirements for the Veterinary Drugs and Products	Trademarks
Other Texts	1991	Foreign Investments Act of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7042)	Trademarks Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Transfer of Technology Other
Other Texts	1990	Administrative Order No. 100, Series of 1990, Regulations for the Licensing Of Veterinary Drug and Product Establishment and Outlets	Trademarks
Other Texts	1990	Administrative Order No. 111-D Series of 1990, Guidelines on Advertisement and Promotions of Veterinary Drugs and Products	Trademarks
Other Texts	1990	Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 (Republic Act No. 6969)	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Other Texts	1987	Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Republic Act No. 3720, as amended by Executive Order No. 175 of 1987)	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Other Texts	1980	The Corporation Code of the Philippines	Trade Names Other
Other Texts	1975	Administrative Order No. 35, Livestock and Poultry Feeds Regulations	Trademarks
Other Texts	1960	Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices (Republic Act No. 3019)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	1956	An Act to Regulate and Control the Manufacture, Importation, Labeling, Advertising, and Sale of Livestock and Poultry Feeds and Providing Funds (Republic Act. No. 1556, as amended by S.B. No. 627)	Trademarks Trade Names

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Other Texts

2021

Approved Memorandum Dated 18 May 2021 Re Designation of Additional Special Commercial Courts, OCA Circular No. 65-2021

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

2014

The Graphic Health Warnings Law (Republic Act No. 10643 of July 15, 2014)

Trademarks

Other Texts

2013

Republic Act No. 10530 of May 7, 2013, entitled 'An Act Defining the Use and Protection of the Red Cross, Red Crescent, and Red Crystal Emblems, providing Penalties for Violations Thereof and for Other Purposes

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Other Texts

2011

Rules and Regulations Implementing the Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009 (Department Circular No. 2011-0101)

Trademarks

Other Texts

2009

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9711)

Trademarks

Other

Other Texts

2006

Executive Order 514 No. 514, Establishing the National Biosafety Framework, Prescribing Guidelines for Its Implementation, Strengthening the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines, and for Other Purposes

Other

Other Texts

2005

DA-Administrative Order No. 28, Series of 2005, Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9296 known as the Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines

Trademarks

Trade Names

Other Texts

2003

Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Implementing the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 (Republic Act No.9160, as amended Republic Act No.9194)

Trademarks

Other Texts

2003

Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9211)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

2001

Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (Republic Act No. 9417)

Other

Other Texts

1997

Expanded Value-Added Tax Law and Other Pertinent Provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code, as Amended (Republic Act No. 8241)

Industrial Property

Other Texts

1997

Republic Act No. 5921, entitled "An Act Regulating the Practice of Pharmacy and Settings Standards of Pharmaceutical Education in the Philippines and of Other Purposes"

Trade Names

Other Texts

1997

Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 8047, otherwise known as the Book Publishing Industry Development Act

Other Texts

1995

Book Publishing Industry Development Act (Republic Act No. 8047 of June 7, 1995)

Other

Other Texts

1994

Tariff and Customs Laws of the Philippines (codified by Presidential Decree No. 1464 and amended up to Executive Order No. 148)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

1991

Administrative Order No. 111-A, Series of 1991, Rules and Regulations on Registration of Veterinary Drugs and Products

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Other Texts

1991

Administrative Order No. 111-B, Series 1991, Rules and Regulations to Implement Prescribing Requirements for the Veterinary Drugs and Products

Trademarks

Other Texts

1991

Foreign Investments Act of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7042)

Trademarks

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Transfer of Technology

Other

Other Texts

1990

Administrative Order No. 100, Series of 1990, Regulations for the Licensing Of Veterinary Drug and Product Establishment and Outlets

Trademarks

Other Texts

1990

Administrative Order No. 111-D Series of 1990, Guidelines on Advertisement and Promotions of Veterinary Drugs and Products

Trademarks

Other Texts

1990

Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 (Republic Act No. 6969)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Other Texts

1987

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Republic Act No. 3720, as amended by Executive Order No. 175 of 1987)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other Texts

1980

The Corporation Code of the Philippines

Trade Names

Other

Other Texts

1975

Administrative Order No. 35, Livestock and Poultry Feeds Regulations

Trademarks

Other Texts

1960

Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices (Republic Act No. 3019)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

1956

An Act to Regulate and Control the Manufacture, Importation, Labeling, Advertising, and Sale of Livestock and Poultry Feeds and Providing Funds (Republic Act. No. 1556, as amended by S.B. No. 627)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Date of Judgment	Issuing Authority	Citation	Subject Matter	WIPO Lex No.
April 12, 2023	Supreme Court	Icebergs Food Concepts, Inc. and Allan John T. Young vs. Filipino Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, Inc., G.R. No. 256091. April 12, 2023.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)	PH026-j
February 28, 2023	Supreme Court	Cosac, Inc. vs. Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc., G.R. No. 222537. February 28, 2023.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)	PH027-j
February 21, 2023	Supreme Court	Philippine Home Cable Holdings, Inc. vs. Filipino Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers, Inc., G.R. No. 188933. February 21, 2023.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)	PH028-j
February 6, 2023	Supreme Court	Phillips Seafood Philippines Corporation vs. Tuna Processors, Inc., G.R. No. 214148. February 6, 2023.	Patents (Inventions)	PH029-j
January 25, 2023	Supreme Court	Edmond Lim and Gerd Paland vs. Catalina See, G.R. No. 193569. January 25, 2023.	Trademarks	PH030-j
January 23, 2023	Supreme Court	Manuel T. Zulueta vs. Cyma Greek Taverna Co., G.R. No. 205699. January 23, 2023.	Trademarks	PH031-j
August 17, 2022	Supreme Court	Cymar International, Inc. vs. Farling Industrial Co., Ltd., G.R. Nos. 177974, 206121, 219072 and 228802. August 17, 2022.	Trademarks	PH015-j
August 9, 2022	Supreme Court	Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. vs. Director of The Bureau of Trademarks, G.R. No. 196372. August 9, 2022; Tanduay Distillers, Inc. vs. Ginebra San Miguel, Inc., G.R. Nos. 210224, 216104, and 219632. August 9, 2022.	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH032-j
July 6, 2021	Supreme Court	Suyen Corporation vs. Danjaq LLC, G.R. No. 250800. July 6, 2021.	Trademarks	PH016-j
March 18, 2021	Supreme Court	Petron Corporation and People of the Philippines vs. William Yao, Sr., Luisa C. Yao, William Yao, Jr., Richard C. Yao and Roger C. Yao, G.R. No. 243328. March 18, 2021.	Trademarks	PH017-j
February 9, 2021	Supreme Court	Kolin Electronics Co., Inc. vs. Kolin Philippines International, Inc., G.R. No. 228165. February 9, 2021.	Trademarks	PH011-j
September 30, 2020	Supreme Court	Prosel Pharmaceuticals & Distributors, Inc. vs. Tynor Drug House, Inc., G.R. No. 248021. September 30, 2020.	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)	PH012-j
September 8, 2020	Supreme Court	Zuneca Pharmaceutical, Akram Arain and/or Venus Arain, M.D., and Style of Zuneca Pharmaceutical vs. Natrapharm, Inc., G.R. No. 211850. September 8, 2020.	Trademarks	PH010-j
June 17, 2020	Supreme Court	Estrella M. Domingo vs. Civil Service Commission and Victorino Mapa Manalo, G.R. No. 236050. June 17, 2020.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH039-j
June 13, 2018	Supreme Court	Citigroup, Inc. vs. Citystate Savings Bank, Inc., G.R. No. 205409. June 13, 2018.	Trademarks	PH013-j
December 4, 2017	Supreme Court	W Land Holding, Inc. vs. Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc., G.R. No. 222366. December 4, 2017.	Trademarks	PH049-j
August 23, 2017	Supreme Court	Fernando U. Juan vs. Roberto U. Juan (substituted by his son Jeffrey C. Juan) and Laundromatic Corporation, G.R. No. 221732. August 23, 2017.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH046-j
June 19, 2017	Supreme Court	Mang Inasal Philippines, Inc. vs. IFP Manufacturing Corporation, G.R. No. 221717. June 19, 2017.	Trademarks	PH014-j
March 22, 2017	Supreme Court	Wilton DY and/or Philites Electronic & Lighting Products vs. Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V., G.R. No. 186088. March 22, 2017.	Trademarks	PH053-j
February 1, 2017	Supreme Court	Seri Somboonsakdikul vs. Orlane S.A., G.R. No. 188996. February 1, 2017.	Trademarks	PH054-j
August 31, 2016	Supreme Court	E.I. Dupont de Nemours and Co. (Assignee of Inventors Carini, Duncia and Wong) vs. Director Emma C. Francisco (in her Capacity as Director General of the Intellectual Property Office), Director Epifanio M. Evasco (in his Capacity as the Director of the Bureau of Patents), and Therapharma, Inc., G.R. No. 174379. August 31, 2016.	Patents (Inventions)	PH059-j
March 14, 2016	Supreme Court	Sison Olaño, Sergio T. Ong, Marilyn O. Go, and Jap Fuk Hai vs. Lim Eng Co, G.R. No. 195835. March 14, 2016.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH038-j
October 21, 2015	Supreme Court	Microsoft Corporation vs. Rolando D. Manansala and/or Mel Manansala, Doing Business as Dataman Trading Company and/or Comic Alley, G.R. No. 166391. October 21, 2015.	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)	PH045-j
September 23, 2015	Supreme Court	GSIS Family Bank — Thrift Bank [Formerly Comsavings Bank, Inc.] vs. BPI Family Bank, G.R. No. 175278. September 23, 2015.	Trade Names Trademarks	PH052-j
March 11, 2015	Supreme Court	ABS-CBN Corporation vs. Felipe Gozon, Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., Marissa L. Flores, Jessica A. Soho, Grace Dela Peña-Reyes, John Oliver T. Manalastas, John Does and Jane Does, G.R. No. 195956. March 11, 2015.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH042-j
November 20, 2013	Supreme Court	Birkenstock Orthopaedie GMBH and Co. vs. Philippines Shoe Expo Marketing Corp., G.R. No. 194307. November 20, 2013.	Trademarks	PH056-j
June 17, 2013	Supreme Court	Republic Gas Corporation, Arnel U. Ty, Mari Antonette N. Ty, Orlando Reyes, Ferrer Suazo and Alvin U. Ty vs. Petron Corporation, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, and Shell International Petroleum Company Limited, G.R. No. 194062. June 17, 2013.	Trademarks Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH018-j
June 5, 2013	Supreme Court	Ecole de Cuisine Manille (Cordon Bleu of the Philippines), Inc. vs. Renaud Cointreau & Cie and Le Cordon Bleu Int'l., B.V., G.R. No. 185830. June 5, 2013.	Trademarks Trade Names	PH055-j
January 28, 2013	Supreme Court	Chester Uyco, Winston Uychiyong, and Cherry C. Uyco-Ong vs. Vicente Lo, G.R. No. 202423. January 28, 2013.	Trademarks Geographical Indications	PH058-j
November 28, 2012	Supreme Court	Shirley F. Torres vs. Imelda Perez and Rodrigo Perez, G.R. Nos. 188225 & 198728. November 28, 2012.	Trademarks Competition	PH057-j
November 21, 2012	Supreme Court	Great White Shark Enterprises, Inc. vs. Danilo M. Caralde, Jr., G.R. No. 192294. November 21, 2012.	Trademarks	PH051-j
June 1, 2011	Supreme Court	Fredco Manufacturing Corporation vs. President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University), G.R. No. 185917. June 1, 2011.	Trademarks Trade Names	PH009-j
March 28, 2011	Supreme Court	Skechers U.S.A., Inc. vs. Inter Pacific Trading Corp., et al., G.R. No. 164321. March 28, 2011.	Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Competition	PH019-j
November 17, 2010	Supreme Court	Phil Pharmawealth, Inc. vs. Pfizer, Inc. and Pfizer (Phil.) Inc., G.R. No. 167715. November 17, 2010.	Patents (Inventions)	PH022-j
August 16, 2010	Supreme Court	Dermaline, Inc. vs. Myra Pharmaceuticals, Inc., G.R. No. 190065. August 16, 2010.	Trademarks Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH020-j
March 3, 2010	Supreme Court	Coffee Partners, Inc. vs. San Francisco Coffee & Roastery, Inc., G.R. No. 169504. March 03, 2010.	Trade Names Trademarks	PH024-j
December 24, 2008	Supreme Court	In-N-Out Burger, Inc. vs. Sehwani, Incorporated and/or Benita's Frites, Inc., G.R. No. 179127. December 24, 2008.	Trademarks	PH021-j
July 30, 2008	Supreme Court	Mattel, Inc. vs. Emma Francisco, Director-General of the Intellectual Property Office, Hon. Estrellita B. Abelardo, Director of the Bureau of Legal Affairs (IPO), and Jimmy Uy, G.R. No. 166886. July 30, 2008.	Trademarks	PH035-j
December 13, 2007	Supreme Court	Air Philippines Corporation vs. Pennswell, Inc., G.R. No. 172835. December 13, 2007.	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)	PH008-j
October 15, 2007	Supreme Court	Sehwani, Incorporated and/or Benita’s Frites, Inc. vs. In-N-Out Burger, Inc., G.R. No. 171053. October 15, 2007.	Trademarks	PH025-j
March 22, 2007	Supreme Court	Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. vs. Supergreen, Incorporated, G.R. No. 161823. March 22, 2007.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)	PH023-j
September 20, 2005	Supreme Court	Manly Sportswear Manufacturing, Inc. vs. Dadodette Enterprises and/or Hermes Sports Center, G.R. No. 165306. September 20, 2005.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH047-j
June 29, 2005	Supreme Court	Jessie G. Ching vs. William M. Salinas, Sr., William M. Salinas, Jr., Josephine L. Salinas, Jennifer Y. Salinas, Alonto Solaiman Salle, John Eric I. Salinas, Noel M. Yabut (Board of Directors and Officers of Wilaware Product Corporation), G.R. No. 161295. June 29, 2005.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Utility Models	PH007-j
June 29, 2005	Supreme Court	Levi Strauss (Phils.), Inc. vs. Vogue Traders Clothing Company, G.R. No. 132993. June 29, 2005.	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH033-j
September 13, 2004	Supreme Court	Microsoft Corporation and Lotus Development Corporation vs. Maxicorp, Inc., G.R. No. 140946. September 13, 2004.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH040-j
November 20, 2003	Supreme Court	246 Corporation, doing business under the name and style of Rolex Music Lounge vs. Hon. Reynaldo B. Daway, in his capacity as Presiding Judge of Branch 90 of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Montes Rolex S.A. and Rolex Centre Phil. Limited, G.R. No. 157216. November 20, 2003.	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH034-j
August 15, 2003	Supreme Court	Pearl & Dean (Phil), Incorporated vs. Shoemart, Incorporated, and North Edsa Marketing, Incorporated, G.R. No. 148222. August 15, 2003.	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Patents (Inventions) Competition	PH006-j
August 14, 2003	Supreme Court	Smith Kline Beckman Corporation vs. the Honorable Court of Appeals and Tryco Pharma Corporation, G.R. No. 126627. August 14, 2003.	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH036-j
March 6, 2002	Supreme Court	Venancio Sambar, doing business under the name and Style of CVS Garment Enterprise vs. Levi Strauss & Co., and Levi Strauss (Phil.), Inc., G.R. No. 132604. March 6, 2002.	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)	PH048-j
April 4, 2001	Supreme Court	Societe des Produits Nestle, S.A. and Nestle Philippines, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals and CFC Corporation, G.R. No. 112012. April 4, 2001.	Trademarks	PH050-j
May 11, 2000	Supreme Court	Kenneth Roy Savage/K Angelin Export Trading, owned and managed by Gemma Demoral-Savage vs. Judge Aproniano B. Taypin, Presiding Judge, RTC-BR. 12, Cebu City, Cebu Provincial Prosecutor's Office, National Bureau of Investigation, Region Vii, Cebu City, Juanita Ng Mendoza, Mendco Development Corporation, Alfredo Sabjon and Dante Sosmena, G.R. No. 134217. May 11, 2000.	Competition Industrial Designs	PH061-j
July 19, 1999	Supreme Court	Pacita I. Habana, Alicia L. Cinco and Jovita N. Fernando vs. Felicidad C. Robles and Goodwill Trading Co., Inc., G.R. No. 131522. July 19, 1999.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH041-j
January 28, 1999	Supreme Court	Francisco G. Joaquin, Jr. and BJ Productions, Inc. vs. Honorable Franklin Drilon, Gabriel Zosa, William Esposo, Felipe Medina, Jr., and Casey Francisco, G.R. No. 108946. January 28, 1999.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)	PH001-j
February 2, 1998	Supreme Court	Creser Precision Systems, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals and Floro International Corp., G.R. No. 118708. February 2, 1998.	Patents (Inventions)	PH005-j
September 5, 1997	Supreme Court	Angelita Manzano vs. Court of Appeals and Melecia Madolaria, as assignor to New United Foundry, G.R. No. 113388. September 5, 1997.	Patents (Inventions)	PH004-j
August 28, 1996	Supreme Court	Columbia Pictures, Inc., Orion Pictures Corporation, Paramount Pictures Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, United Artists Corporation, Universal City Studios, Inc., The Walt Disney Company, and Warner Brothers, Inc. vs. Court Of Appeals, Sunshine Home Video, Inc. and Danilo A. Pelindario, G.R. No. 110318. August 28, 1996.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH043-j
March 15, 1996	Supreme Court	Roberto L. del Rosario vs. Court of Appeals and Janito Corporation, G.R. No. 115106. March 15, 1996.	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models	PH064-j
September 13, 1993	Supreme Court	Pascual Godines vs. the Honorable Court of Appeals, Special Fourth Division and Sv-Agro Enterprises, Inc., G.R. No. 97343. September 13, 1993.	Patents (Inventions) Competition	PH060-j
August 19, 1988	Supreme Court	20th Century Fox Film Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, Eduardo M. Barreto, Raul Sagullo and Fortune Ledesma, G.R. Nos. 76649-51. August 19, 1988.	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH044-j
November 28, 1986	Supreme Court	Rosario C. Maguan (formerly Rosario C. Tan) vs. the Honorable Court of Appeals and Susana Luchan, G.R. No. L-45101. November 28, 1986.	Patents (Inventions)	PH063-j
August 31, 1982	Supreme Court	Esso Standard Eastern, Inc. vs. The Honorable Court of Appeals and United Cigarette Corporation, G.R. No. L-29971. August 31, 1982.	Trademarks	PH003-j
January 30, 1982	Supreme Court	Domiciano A. Aguas vs. Conrado G. de Leon and Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-32160. January 30, 1982.	Patents (Inventions)	PH062-j
December 14, 1942	Supreme Court	Ana L. Ang vs. Toribio Teodoro, G.R. No. 48226. December 14, 1942.	Trademarks	PH002-j
September 24, 1919	Supreme Court	Angel Vargas vs. F. M. Yaptico & Co. (LTD.), G.R. No. 14101. September 24, 1919.	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws	PH037-j

Date of Judgment

Issuing Authority

Citation

Subject Matter

WIPO Lex No.

April 12, 2023

Supreme Court

Icebergs Food Concepts, Inc. and Allan John T. Young vs. Filipino Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, Inc., G.R. No. 256091. April 12, 2023.

PH026-j

February 28, 2023

Supreme Court

Cosac, Inc. vs. Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc., G.R. No. 222537. February 28, 2023.

PH027-j

February 21, 2023

Supreme Court

Philippine Home Cable Holdings, Inc. vs. Filipino Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers, Inc., G.R. No. 188933. February 21, 2023.

PH028-j

February 6, 2023

Supreme Court

Phillips Seafood Philippines Corporation vs. Tuna Processors, Inc., G.R. No. 214148. February 6, 2023.

Patents (Inventions)

PH029-j

January 25, 2023

Supreme Court

Edmond Lim and Gerd Paland vs. Catalina See, G.R. No. 193569. January 25, 2023.

Trademarks

PH030-j

January 23, 2023

Supreme Court

Manuel T. Zulueta vs. Cyma Greek Taverna Co., G.R. No. 205699. January 23, 2023.

Trademarks

PH031-j

August 17, 2022

Supreme Court

Cymar International, Inc. vs. Farling Industrial Co., Ltd., G.R. Nos. 177974, 206121, 219072 and 228802. August 17, 2022.

Trademarks

PH015-j

August 9, 2022

Supreme Court

Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. vs. Director of The Bureau of Trademarks, G.R. No. 196372. August 9, 2022; Tanduay Distillers, Inc. vs. Ginebra San Miguel, Inc., G.R. Nos. 210224, 216104, and 219632. August 9, 2022.

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH032-j

July 6, 2021

Supreme Court

Suyen Corporation vs. Danjaq LLC, G.R. No. 250800. July 6, 2021.

Trademarks

PH016-j

March 18, 2021

Supreme Court

Petron Corporation and People of the Philippines vs. William Yao, Sr., Luisa C. Yao, William Yao, Jr., Richard C. Yao and Roger C. Yao, G.R. No. 243328. March 18, 2021.

Trademarks

PH017-j

February 9, 2021

Supreme Court

Kolin Electronics Co., Inc. vs. Kolin Philippines International, Inc., G.R. No. 228165. February 9, 2021.

Trademarks

PH011-j

September 30, 2020

Supreme Court

Prosel Pharmaceuticals & Distributors, Inc. vs. Tynor Drug House, Inc., G.R. No. 248021. September 30, 2020.

Trademarks

PH012-j

September 8, 2020

Supreme Court

Zuneca Pharmaceutical, Akram Arain and/or Venus Arain, M.D., and Style of Zuneca Pharmaceutical vs. Natrapharm, Inc., G.R. No. 211850. September 8, 2020.

Trademarks

PH010-j

June 17, 2020

Supreme Court

Estrella M. Domingo vs. Civil Service Commission and Victorino Mapa Manalo, G.R. No. 236050. June 17, 2020.

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH039-j

June 13, 2018

Supreme Court

Citigroup, Inc. vs. Citystate Savings Bank, Inc., G.R. No. 205409. June 13, 2018.

Trademarks

PH013-j

December 4, 2017

Supreme Court

W Land Holding, Inc. vs. Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc., G.R. No. 222366. December 4, 2017.

Trademarks

PH049-j

August 23, 2017

Supreme Court

Fernando U. Juan vs. Roberto U. Juan (substituted by his son Jeffrey C. Juan) and Laundromatic Corporation, G.R. No. 221732. August 23, 2017.

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH046-j

June 19, 2017

Supreme Court

Mang Inasal Philippines, Inc. vs. IFP Manufacturing Corporation, G.R. No. 221717. June 19, 2017.

Trademarks

PH014-j

March 22, 2017

Supreme Court

Wilton DY and/or Philites Electronic & Lighting Products vs. Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V., G.R. No. 186088. March 22, 2017.

Trademarks

PH053-j

February 1, 2017

Supreme Court

Seri Somboonsakdikul vs. Orlane S.A., G.R. No. 188996. February 1, 2017.

Trademarks

PH054-j

August 31, 2016

Supreme Court

E.I. Dupont de Nemours and Co. (Assignee of Inventors Carini, Duncia and Wong) vs. Director Emma C. Francisco (in her Capacity as Director General of the Intellectual Property Office), Director Epifanio M. Evasco (in his Capacity as the Director of the Bureau of Patents), and Therapharma, Inc., G.R. No. 174379. August 31, 2016.

Patents (Inventions)

PH059-j

March 14, 2016

Supreme Court

Sison Olaño, Sergio T. Ong, Marilyn O. Go, and Jap Fuk Hai vs. Lim Eng Co, G.R. No. 195835. March 14, 2016.

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH038-j

October 21, 2015

Supreme Court

Microsoft Corporation vs. Rolando D. Manansala and/or Mel Manansala, Doing Business as Dataman Trading Company and/or Comic Alley, G.R. No. 166391. October 21, 2015.

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH045-j

September 23, 2015

Supreme Court

GSIS Family Bank — Thrift Bank [Formerly Comsavings Bank, Inc.] vs. BPI Family Bank, G.R. No. 175278. September 23, 2015.

Trade Names

Trademarks

PH052-j

March 11, 2015

Supreme Court

ABS-CBN Corporation vs. Felipe Gozon, Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., Marissa L. Flores, Jessica A. Soho, Grace Dela Peña-Reyes, John Oliver T. Manalastas, John Does and Jane Does, G.R. No. 195956. March 11, 2015.

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH042-j

November 20, 2013

Supreme Court

Birkenstock Orthopaedie GMBH and Co. vs. Philippines Shoe Expo Marketing Corp., G.R. No. 194307. November 20, 2013.

Trademarks

PH056-j

June 17, 2013

Supreme Court

Republic Gas Corporation, Arnel U. Ty, Mari Antonette N. Ty, Orlando Reyes, Ferrer Suazo and Alvin U. Ty vs. Petron Corporation, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, and Shell International Petroleum Company Limited, G.R. No. 194062. June 17, 2013.

Trademarks

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH018-j

June 5, 2013

Supreme Court

Ecole de Cuisine Manille (Cordon Bleu of the Philippines), Inc. vs. Renaud Cointreau & Cie and Le Cordon Bleu Int'l., B.V., G.R. No. 185830. June 5, 2013.

Trademarks

Trade Names

PH055-j

January 28, 2013

Supreme Court

Chester Uyco, Winston Uychiyong, and Cherry C. Uyco-Ong vs. Vicente Lo, G.R. No. 202423. January 28, 2013.

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

PH058-j

November 28, 2012

Supreme Court

Shirley F. Torres vs. Imelda Perez and Rodrigo Perez, G.R. Nos. 188225 & 198728. November 28, 2012.

Trademarks

Competition

PH057-j

November 21, 2012

Supreme Court

Great White Shark Enterprises, Inc. vs. Danilo M. Caralde, Jr., G.R. No. 192294. November 21, 2012.

Trademarks

PH051-j

June 1, 2011

Supreme Court

Fredco Manufacturing Corporation vs. President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University), G.R. No. 185917. June 1, 2011.

Trademarks

Trade Names

PH009-j

March 28, 2011

Supreme Court

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. vs. Inter Pacific Trading Corp., et al., G.R. No. 164321. March 28, 2011.

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Competition

PH019-j

November 17, 2010

Supreme Court

Phil Pharmawealth, Inc. vs. Pfizer, Inc. and Pfizer (Phil.) Inc., G.R. No. 167715. November 17, 2010.

Patents (Inventions)

PH022-j

August 16, 2010

Supreme Court

Dermaline, Inc. vs. Myra Pharmaceuticals, Inc., G.R. No. 190065. August 16, 2010.

Trademarks

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH020-j

March 3, 2010

Supreme Court

Coffee Partners, Inc. vs. San Francisco Coffee & Roastery, Inc., G.R. No. 169504. March 03, 2010.

Trade Names

Trademarks

PH024-j

December 24, 2008

Supreme Court

In-N-Out Burger, Inc. vs. Sehwani, Incorporated and/or Benita's Frites, Inc., G.R. No. 179127. December 24, 2008.

Trademarks

PH021-j

July 30, 2008

Supreme Court

Mattel, Inc. vs. Emma Francisco, Director-General of the Intellectual Property Office, Hon. Estrellita B. Abelardo, Director of the Bureau of Legal Affairs (IPO), and Jimmy Uy, G.R. No. 166886. July 30, 2008.

Trademarks

PH035-j

December 13, 2007

Supreme Court

Air Philippines Corporation vs. Pennswell, Inc., G.R. No. 172835. December 13, 2007.

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

PH008-j

October 15, 2007

Supreme Court

Sehwani, Incorporated and/or Benita’s Frites, Inc. vs. In-N-Out Burger, Inc., G.R. No. 171053. October 15, 2007.

Trademarks

PH025-j

March 22, 2007

Supreme Court

Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. vs. Supergreen, Incorporated, G.R. No. 161823. March 22, 2007.

PH023-j

September 20, 2005

Supreme Court

Manly Sportswear Manufacturing, Inc. vs. Dadodette Enterprises and/or Hermes Sports Center, G.R. No. 165306. September 20, 2005.

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH047-j

June 29, 2005

Supreme Court

Jessie G. Ching vs. William M. Salinas, Sr., William M. Salinas, Jr., Josephine L. Salinas, Jennifer Y. Salinas, Alonto Solaiman Salle, John Eric I. Salinas, Noel M. Yabut (Board of Directors and Officers of Wilaware Product Corporation), G.R. No. 161295. June 29, 2005.

Utility Models

PH007-j

June 29, 2005

Supreme Court

Levi Strauss (Phils.), Inc. vs. Vogue Traders Clothing Company, G.R. No. 132993. June 29, 2005.

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH033-j

September 13, 2004

Supreme Court

Microsoft Corporation and Lotus Development Corporation vs. Maxicorp, Inc., G.R. No. 140946. September 13, 2004.

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH040-j

November 20, 2003

Supreme Court

246 Corporation, doing business under the name and style of Rolex Music Lounge vs. Hon. Reynaldo B. Daway, in his capacity as Presiding Judge of Branch 90 of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, Montes Rolex S.A. and Rolex Centre Phil. Limited, G.R. No. 157216. November 20, 2003.

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH034-j

August 15, 2003

Supreme Court

Pearl & Dean (Phil), Incorporated vs. Shoemart, Incorporated, and North Edsa Marketing, Incorporated, G.R. No. 148222. August 15, 2003.

Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Competition

PH006-j

August 14, 2003

Supreme Court

Smith Kline Beckman Corporation vs. the Honorable Court of Appeals and Tryco Pharma Corporation, G.R. No. 126627. August 14, 2003.

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH036-j

March 6, 2002

Supreme Court

Venancio Sambar, doing business under the name and Style of CVS Garment Enterprise vs. Levi Strauss & Co., and Levi Strauss (Phil.), Inc., G.R. No. 132604. March 6, 2002.

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH048-j

April 4, 2001

Supreme Court

Societe des Produits Nestle, S.A. and Nestle Philippines, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals and CFC Corporation, G.R. No. 112012. April 4, 2001.

Trademarks

PH050-j

May 11, 2000

Supreme Court

Kenneth Roy Savage/K Angelin Export Trading, owned and managed by Gemma Demoral-Savage vs. Judge Aproniano B. Taypin, Presiding Judge, RTC-BR. 12, Cebu City, Cebu Provincial Prosecutor's Office, National Bureau of Investigation, Region Vii, Cebu City, Juanita Ng Mendoza, Mendco Development Corporation, Alfredo Sabjon and Dante Sosmena, G.R. No. 134217. May 11, 2000.

Competition

Industrial Designs

PH061-j

July 19, 1999

Supreme Court

Pacita I. Habana, Alicia L. Cinco and Jovita N. Fernando vs. Felicidad C. Robles and Goodwill Trading Co., Inc., G.R. No. 131522. July 19, 1999.

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH041-j

January 28, 1999

Supreme Court

Francisco G. Joaquin, Jr. and BJ Productions, Inc. vs. Honorable Franklin Drilon, Gabriel Zosa, William Esposo, Felipe Medina, Jr., and Casey Francisco, G.R. No. 108946. January 28, 1999.

PH001-j

February 2, 1998

Supreme Court

Creser Precision Systems, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals and Floro International Corp., G.R. No. 118708. February 2, 1998.

Patents (Inventions)

PH005-j

September 5, 1997

Supreme Court

Angelita Manzano vs. Court of Appeals and Melecia Madolaria, as assignor to New United Foundry, G.R. No. 113388. September 5, 1997.

Patents (Inventions)

PH004-j

August 28, 1996

Supreme Court

Columbia Pictures, Inc., Orion Pictures Corporation, Paramount Pictures Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, United Artists Corporation, Universal City Studios, Inc., The Walt Disney Company, and Warner Brothers, Inc. vs. Court Of Appeals, Sunshine Home Video, Inc. and Danilo A. Pelindario, G.R. No. 110318. August 28, 1996.

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH043-j

March 15, 1996

Supreme Court

Roberto L. del Rosario vs. Court of Appeals and Janito Corporation, G.R. No. 115106. March 15, 1996.

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

PH064-j

September 13, 1993

Supreme Court

Pascual Godines vs. the Honorable Court of Appeals, Special Fourth Division and Sv-Agro Enterprises, Inc., G.R. No. 97343. September 13, 1993.

Patents (Inventions)

Competition

PH060-j

August 19, 1988

Supreme Court

20th Century Fox Film Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, Eduardo M. Barreto, Raul Sagullo and Fortune Ledesma, G.R. Nos. 76649-51. August 19, 1988.

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH044-j

November 28, 1986

Supreme Court

Rosario C. Maguan (formerly Rosario C. Tan) vs. the Honorable Court of Appeals and Susana Luchan, G.R. No. L-45101. November 28, 1986.

Patents (Inventions)

PH063-j

August 31, 1982

Supreme Court

Esso Standard Eastern, Inc. vs. The Honorable Court of Appeals and United Cigarette Corporation, G.R. No. L-29971. August 31, 1982.

Trademarks

PH003-j

January 30, 1982

Supreme Court

Domiciano A. Aguas vs. Conrado G. de Leon and Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-32160. January 30, 1982.

Patents (Inventions)

PH062-j

December 14, 1942

Supreme Court

Ana L. Ang vs. Toribio Teodoro, G.R. No. 48226. December 14, 1942.

Trademarks

PH002-j

September 24, 1919

Supreme Court

Angel Vargas vs. F. M. Yaptico & Co. (LTD.), G.R. No. 14101. September 24, 1919.

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

PH037-j

Title	Associated Entity	Date of Adoption (Treaty)	Entry into Force (Treaty)	Signature (Party)	Instrument (Party)	Entry into Force (Party)
WIPO Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled	Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 28, 2013	September 30, 2016		December 18, 2018	March 18, 2019
WIPO Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances	Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 24, 2012	April 28, 2020		April 28, 2021	July 28, 2021
WIPO WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty	Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	May 20, 2002		July 4, 2002	October 4, 2002
WIPO WIPO Copyright Treaty	Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	March 6, 2002		July 4, 2002	October 4, 2002
WIPO Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks	Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 27, 1989	December 1, 1995		April 25, 2012	July 25, 2012
WIPO Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure	Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	April 28, 1977	August 19, 1980		July 21, 1981	October 21, 1981
WIPO Patent Cooperation Treaty	Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 19, 1970	January 24, 1978	June 19, 1970	May 17, 2001	August 17, 2001
WIPO Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization	Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	July 14, 1967	April 26, 1970	July 14, 1967	April 14, 1980	July 14, 1980
WIPO Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations	Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 26, 1961	May 18, 1964		June 25, 1984	September 25, 1984
WIPO Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works	Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	September 9, 1886	December 4, 1887		June 29, 1950	August 1, 1951
WIPO Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property	Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 20, 1883	July 7, 1884		August 12, 1965	September 27, 1965
IP Treaties Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity	Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	October 29, 2010	October 12, 2014		September 29, 2015	December 28, 2015
IP Treaties Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity	Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	January 29, 2000	September 11, 2003	May 24, 2000	October 5, 2006	January 3, 2007
IP Treaties Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement)	Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)	April 15, 1994	January 1, 1995			January 1, 1995
IP Treaties Convention on Biological Diversity	Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	June 5, 1992	December 29, 1993	June 12, 1992	October 8, 1993	January 6, 1994
IP Treaties Universal Copyright Convention (1952)	Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	September 6, 1952	September 16, 1955		August 19, 1955	November 19, 1955
Other Treaties Paris Agreement	Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)	December 12, 2015	November 4, 2016	April 22, 2016	March 23, 2017	April 22, 2017
Other Treaties Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area	Associated Entity: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)	February 27, 2009	January 1, 2010	February 27, 2009	October 21, 2009	January 1, 2010
Other Treaties ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement	Associated Entity: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)	February 26, 2009	May 17, 2010	February 26, 2009	August 11, 2009	May 17, 2010
Other Treaties Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)	December 13, 2006	May 3, 2008	September 25, 2007	April 15, 2008	May 15, 2008
Other Treaties Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Adoption of an Additional Distinctive Emblem (Protocol III)	Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	December 8, 2005	January 14, 2007	March 13, 2006	August 22, 2006	February 22, 2007
Other Treaties United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts	Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)	November 23, 2005	March 1, 2013	September 25, 2007	July 7, 2022	February 1, 2023
Other Treaties Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions	Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	October 20, 2005	March 18, 2007		May 31, 2024	August 31, 2024
Other Treaties Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage	Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	October 17, 2003	April 20, 2006		August 18, 2006	November 18, 2006
Other Treaties WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control	Associated Entity: World Health Organization (WHO)	May 21, 2003	February 27, 2005	September 23, 2003	June 6, 2005	September 4, 2005
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime	Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)	November 23, 2001	July 1, 2004		March 28, 2018	July 1, 2018
Other Treaties International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture	Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	November 3, 2001	June 29, 2004		September 28, 2006	December 27, 2006
Other Treaties Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants	Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	May 22, 2001	May 17, 2004	May 23, 2001	February 27, 2004	May 27, 2004
Other Treaties Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change	Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)	December 11, 1997	February 16, 2005	April 15, 1998	November 20, 2003	February 16, 2005
Other Treaties United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa	Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)	June 17, 1994	December 26, 1996	December 8, 1994	February 10, 2000	May 10, 2000
Other Treaties Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization	Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)	April 15, 1994	January 1, 1995			January 1, 1995
Other Treaties United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change	Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)	May 9, 1992	March 21, 1994	June 12, 1992	August 2, 1994	October 31, 1994
Other Treaties Agreement on the Common Effective Preferential Tariff Scheme for the ASEAN Free Trade Area	Associated Entity: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)	January 28, 1992	January 28, 1992		January 28, 1992	January 28, 1992
Other Treaties Agreement on the Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries	Associated Entity: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)	April 13, 1988	April 19, 1989	April 13, 1988	February 24, 1992	March 30, 1992
Other Treaties Agreement on Promotion and Protection of Investment in ASEAN	Associated Entity: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)	December 15, 1987	August 2, 1988	December 15, 1987	January 27, 1988	August 2, 1988
Other Treaties Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer	Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	March 22, 1985	September 22, 1988		July 17, 1991	October 15, 1991
Other Treaties United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea	Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)	December 10, 1982	November 16, 1994	December 10, 1982	May 8, 1984	November 16, 1994
Other Treaties Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts (Protocol I)	Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	June 8, 1977	December 7, 1978	December 12, 1977	March 30, 2012	September 30, 2012
Other Treaties Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts (Protocol II)	Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	June 8, 1977	December 7, 1978		December 11, 1986	June 11, 1987
Other Treaties Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage	Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 16, 1972	December 17, 1975		September 19, 1985	December 19, 1985
Other Treaties International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights	Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)	December 16, 1966	January 3, 1976	December 19, 1966	June 7, 1974	January 3, 1976
Other Treaties Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York Convention)	Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)	June 10, 1958	June 7, 1959	June 10, 1958	July 6, 1967	October 4, 1967
Other Treaties Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons	Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)	September 28, 1954	June 6, 1960	June 22, 1955	September 22, 2011	December 21, 2011
Other Treaties International Plant Protection Convention	Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	December 6, 1951	October 2, 2005	December 6, 1951	December 3, 1953	October 2, 2005
Other Treaties Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials	Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 22, 1950	May 21, 1952	November 22, 1950	August 30, 1952	November 30, 1952
Other Treaties Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field (Convention I)	Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950	December 8, 1949	February 7, 1951	September 7, 1951
Other Treaties Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (Convention IV)	Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950	December 8, 1949	October 6, 1952	April 6, 1953
Other Treaties Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea (Convention II)	Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950	December 8, 1949	October 6, 1952	April 6, 1953
Other Treaties Convention on International Civil Aviation	Associated Entity: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)	December 7, 1944	April 4, 1947	December 7, 1944	March 1, 1947	April 4, 1947

Title

Associated Entity

Date of Adoption (Treaty)

Entry into Force (Treaty)

Signature (Party)

Instrument (Party)

Entry into Force (Party)

WIPO

Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled

Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 28, 2013

September 30, 2016

December 18, 2018

March 18, 2019

WIPO

Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances

Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 24, 2012

April 28, 2020

April 28, 2021

July 28, 2021

WIPO

WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty

Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

May 20, 2002

July 4, 2002

October 4, 2002

WIPO

WIPO Copyright Treaty

Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

March 6, 2002

July 4, 2002

October 4, 2002

WIPO

Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 27, 1989

December 1, 1995

April 25, 2012

July 25, 2012

WIPO

Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure

Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

April 28, 1977

August 19, 1980

July 21, 1981

October 21, 1981

WIPO

Patent Cooperation Treaty

Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 19, 1970

January 24, 1978

June 19, 1970

May 17, 2001

August 17, 2001

WIPO

Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization

Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

July 14, 1967

April 26, 1970

July 14, 1967

April 14, 1980

July 14, 1980

WIPO

Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations

Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 26, 1961

May 18, 1964

June 25, 1984

September 25, 1984

WIPO

Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works

Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

September 9, 1886

December 4, 1887

June 29, 1950

August 1, 1951

WIPO

Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 20, 1883

July 7, 1884

August 12, 1965

September 27, 1965

IP Treaties

Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

October 29, 2010

October 12, 2014

September 29, 2015

December 28, 2015

IP Treaties

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

January 29, 2000

September 11, 2003

May 24, 2000

October 5, 2006

January 3, 2007

IP Treaties

Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement)

Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)

April 15, 1994

January 1, 1995

IP Treaties

Convention on Biological Diversity

Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

June 5, 1992

December 29, 1993

June 12, 1992

October 8, 1993

January 6, 1994

IP Treaties

Universal Copyright Convention (1952)

Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

September 6, 1952

September 16, 1955

August 19, 1955

November 19, 1955

Other Treaties

Paris Agreement

Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)

December 12, 2015

November 4, 2016

April 22, 2016

March 23, 2017

April 22, 2017

Other Treaties

Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area

Associated Entity: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

February 27, 2009

January 1, 2010

February 27, 2009

October 21, 2009

January 1, 2010

Other Treaties

ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement

Associated Entity: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

February 26, 2009

May 17, 2010

February 26, 2009

August 11, 2009

May 17, 2010

Other Treaties

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)

December 13, 2006

May 3, 2008

September 25, 2007

April 15, 2008

May 15, 2008

Other Treaties

Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Adoption of an Additional Distinctive Emblem (Protocol III)

Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

December 8, 2005

January 14, 2007

March 13, 2006

August 22, 2006

February 22, 2007

Other Treaties

United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts

Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

November 23, 2005

March 1, 2013

September 25, 2007

July 7, 2022

February 1, 2023

Other Treaties

Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions

Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

October 20, 2005

March 18, 2007

May 31, 2024

August 31, 2024

Other Treaties

Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

October 17, 2003

April 20, 2006

August 18, 2006

November 18, 2006

Other Treaties

WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Associated Entity: World Health Organization (WHO)

May 21, 2003

February 27, 2005

September 23, 2003

June 6, 2005

September 4, 2005

Other Treaties

Convention on Cybercrime

Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)

November 23, 2001

July 1, 2004

March 28, 2018

July 1, 2018

Other Treaties

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

November 3, 2001

June 29, 2004

September 28, 2006

December 27, 2006

Other Treaties

Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

May 22, 2001

May 17, 2004

May 23, 2001

February 27, 2004

May 27, 2004

Other Treaties

Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)

December 11, 1997

February 16, 2005

April 15, 1998

November 20, 2003

February 16, 2005

Other Treaties

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)

June 17, 1994

December 26, 1996

December 8, 1994

February 10, 2000

May 10, 2000

Other Treaties

Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)

April 15, 1994

January 1, 1995

Other Treaties

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)

May 9, 1992

March 21, 1994

June 12, 1992

August 2, 1994

October 31, 1994

Other Treaties

Agreement on the Common Effective Preferential Tariff Scheme for the ASEAN Free Trade Area

Associated Entity: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

January 28, 1992

Other Treaties

Agreement on the Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries

Associated Entity: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

April 13, 1988

April 19, 1989

April 13, 1988

February 24, 1992

March 30, 1992

Other Treaties

Agreement on Promotion and Protection of Investment in ASEAN

Associated Entity: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

December 15, 1987

August 2, 1988

December 15, 1987

January 27, 1988

August 2, 1988

Other Treaties

Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer

Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

March 22, 1985

September 22, 1988

July 17, 1991

October 15, 1991

Other Treaties

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)

December 10, 1982

November 16, 1994

December 10, 1982

May 8, 1984

November 16, 1994

Other Treaties

Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts (Protocol I)

Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

June 8, 1977

December 7, 1978

December 12, 1977

March 30, 2012

September 30, 2012

Other Treaties

Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts (Protocol II)

Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

June 8, 1977

December 7, 1978

December 11, 1986

June 11, 1987

Other Treaties

Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 16, 1972

December 17, 1975

September 19, 1985

December 19, 1985

Other Treaties

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)

December 16, 1966

January 3, 1976

December 19, 1966

June 7, 1974

January 3, 1976

Other Treaties

Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York Convention)

Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

June 10, 1958

June 7, 1959

June 10, 1958

July 6, 1967

October 4, 1967

Other Treaties

Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons

Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)

September 28, 1954

June 6, 1960

June 22, 1955

September 22, 2011

December 21, 2011

Other Treaties

International Plant Protection Convention

Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

December 6, 1951

October 2, 2005

December 6, 1951

December 3, 1953

October 2, 2005

Other Treaties

Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials

Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 22, 1950

May 21, 1952

November 22, 1950

August 30, 1952

November 30, 1952

Other Treaties

Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field (Convention I)

Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

December 8, 1949

February 7, 1951

September 7, 1951

Other Treaties

Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (Convention IV)

Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

December 8, 1949

October 6, 1952

April 6, 1953

Other Treaties

Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea (Convention II)

Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

December 8, 1949

October 6, 1952

April 6, 1953

Other Treaties

Convention on International Civil Aviation

Associated Entity: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

December 7, 1944

April 4, 1947

December 7, 1944

March 1, 1947

April 4, 1947

Philippines

(255 texts)

Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Implementing Rules/Regulations (93 texts)

IP-related Laws (17 texts)

Framework Laws (4 texts)

Other Texts (26 texts)

Judgments (64 texts)

Treaties (Party) (49 records)