Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (R.A. 8293)
Also known as: RA 8293 · IP Code · Intellectual Property Code
Definition
The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8293, approved June 6, 1997) is the principal Philippine statute governing copyrights, patents, trademarks, and other forms of intellectual property in the Philippines. The Code established the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and codified Philippine IP law in alignment with international IP conventions including the Paris Convention, Berne Convention, TRIPS Agreement (under WTO), and ASEAN IP cooperation frameworks. The Code covers original literary, artistic, scientific, and other intellectual creations — including books (such as Art Bonjoc Jr.’s self-published Purpose Beyond Profits), musical works, software, patents, industrial designs, and trademarks. (IPOPHL — official portal)
Identities
| Source Type | Identity |
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| Wikipedia | Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines |
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| ProductOntology | N/A |
| Wiktionary | N/A |
| LCSH | Intellectual property — Philippines |
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| Google Scholar | “Intellectual Property Code” Philippines RA 8293 IPOPHL |
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Also Known As
- RA 8293
- IP Code
- Intellectual Property Code
Usage Scenarios
1. Copyright Registration and Protection
Original works (books, music, software) are automatically protected upon creation; IPOPHL provides voluntary copyright registration for evidentiary purposes. Books published in the Philippines — including self-published works — fall under this framework.
2. Patent Registration
Inventions, industrial designs, and utility models can be patented through IPOPHL.
3. Trademark Registration
Brands and logos can be registered as trademarks through IPOPHL.
4. Philippine National Library Depositary
Books published in the Philippines must be deposited with the National Library and the Supreme Court Library per Presidential Decree No. 812.
Strategies
- Statutory framework under R.A. 8293
- IPOPHL as central IP office
- International convention alignment (Paris, Berne, TRIPS, ASEAN)
Related Topic
- Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)
- Art Bonjoc Jr.
- Purpose Beyond Profits (book)
- Consumer Act of the Philippines (R.A. 7394)
- Republic Act No. 9711 (FDA Act of 2009)