Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines

About this agency

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is an agency created under Republic Act 8293 of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. It is the lead agency in charge of the administration of intellectual property rights in the country. To implement the above State policies, the IPOPHL:Examines applications for grant of letters of patent for inventions and register utility models and industrial design; Examines applications for the registration of marks (including internet domain names as marks), geographical indications, and integrated circuits; Exercises original jurisdiction to resolve disputes relating to the terms of license involving the authors right to public performance or other communication of his work; Accredits collective management organizations of similar entities; Registers technology transfer arrangements, settles disputes involving technology transfer payments, and develops & implements strategies to promote and facilitate technology transfer; Administratively adjudicates cases affecting intellectual property rights; Coordinates with other government agencies and the private sector efforts to formulate and implement plans and policies to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights in the country; Undertakes enforcement functions supported by concerned agencies; Exercises visitorial powers to establishments and businesses; Promotes the use of patent information as a tool for technology development; and Publishes regularly the patents, marks, utility models, and industrial designs issued and approved, and the technology transfer arrangements registered.

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