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Main IP Laws (3 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines	2015	Amended up to : March 22, 2013 Entry into force : January 1, 1998 Approval : July 6, 1997	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
Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009	2010	Entry into force : May 8, 2010 Approval : March 23, 2010	Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002	2002	Entry into force : July 19, 2002 Approval : June 7, 2002	Plant Variety Protection

Laws/Regulations (138 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020 Revised Rules of Procedure for Intellectual Property Rights Cases (A.M. No. 10-3-10-SC)	2020	Entry into force : November 16, 2020 Issued : October 6, 2020	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Rule on Cybercrime Warrants (A.M. No. 17-11-03-SC)	2018	Entry into force : August 15, 2018 Issued : July 3, 2018	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Memorandum Circular No. 16-012: IPOPHL Revised Fee Structure of 2017	2017	Entry into force : January 1, 2017 Issued : November 29, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Memorandum Circular No. 17-010, Rules and Regulations on Trademarks, Service Marks, Trade Names and Marked or Stamped Containers of 2017	2017	Entry into force : August 1, 2017 Issued : July 7, 2017	Trademarks Trade Names IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Memorandum Circular No. 17-011, Philippine Regulations Implementing the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Marks of 2017	2017	Entry into force : August 2, 2017 Issued : July 10, 2017	Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Revised Guidelines for Continuous Trial of Criminal Cases (A.M. No.15-06-10-SC)	2017	Entry into force : September 1, 2017 Issued : April 27, 2017	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Joint IPOPHL-NCIP Administrative Order No. 01, 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	2016	Entry into force : December 17, 2016 Issued : October 28, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Traditional Knowledge (TK) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 10175, Otherwise Known as the “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012”	2015	Issued : August 12, 2015	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	BOP Memorandum-Circular No. 14-004, Series 2014, of May 20, 2014, on the Deferred Publication of Industrial Design Application	2014	Entry into force : May 20, 2014 Issued : May 20, 2014	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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)	2014	Entry into force : January 29, 2014 Adopted : January 24, 2014	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2013	Adopted : October 2, 2013	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2013	Adopted : October 18, 2013	Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2013	Entry into force : March 1, 2013	Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Memorandum Circular No. 04-10-2013: Implementing Rules and Regulations on Republic Act 10515 or the Anti-Cable Television and Cable Internet Tapping Act of 2013	2013	Entry into force : November 2, 2013 Issued : October 16, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 13-061, Series of 2013, Trademark Applications with Priority Right Claim	2013	Issued : April 5, 2013	Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 13-124, Series of 2013, Amended Rules of Procedure for the Asean Patent Examination Cooperation ( ASPEC) Program	2013	Entry into force : July 15, 2013	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2013	Entry into force : June 20, 2013 Issued : June 20, 2013	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits 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	Office Order No. 13-169, Series of 2013, Revised Rules and Regulations on Resolution of Public Performance Disputes	2013	Adopted : September 30, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 13-170, Series of 2013, Rules of Procedure on Intellectual Property (IPR) Enforcement	2013	Adopted : September 30, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 13-171, Series of 2013, Rules on Copyright Registration and Deposit	2013	Adopted : September 30, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 13-173, Series of 2013, Rules on Accreditation of Collective Management Organizations	2013	Adopted : September 30, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 163, Series of 2012, Madrid Protocol Fees	2013	Entry into force : July 25, 2012 Adopted : July 9, 2012	Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 197, Series of 2010, Mechanics for IPO-Mediation and Settlement Period	2013		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	Office Order No. 289, Series of 2012, Implementation of IPOPHL-USPTO Patent Prosecution Highway	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 2013 Adopted : December 14, 2012	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10066, otherwise known as the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009	2012	Issued : March 29, 2012	Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2012	Issued : March 15, 2012	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	NCIP Administrative Order No. 03, Series of 2012, The Revised Guidelines on Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) and Related Processes of 2012	2012	Issued : April 13, 2012	Genetic Resources Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 13-008, Series of 2012, Guidelines on the Title and Description of the Mark	2012	Entry into force : December 20, 2012 Issued : December 20, 2012	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 204, Series of 2012, Implementing the Community Review (CR) Process For Patents, Utility Models & Industrial Design Applications	2012	Entry into force : September 22, 2012 Issued : September 6, 2012	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 207, Series of 2012, Implementation Guidelines: Industrial Property Automation System (IPAS) for Utility Models and Industrial Designs (UMID) and Inventions	2012	Entry into force : September 10, 2012 Adopted : September 3, 2012	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 67, Series of 2012, Implementation of IPOPHL-JPO Patent Prosecution Highway	2012	Entry into force : March 12, 2012 Adopted : February 9, 2012	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 73, Series of 2012, Establishment of IPOPHL’s Patent Protection Incentive Package (PPIP), also Known as the 'JUAN'S Thousand Inventions”	2012	Issued : March 19, 2012	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 85, Series of 2012, Rules Of Procedure For the Asean Patent Examination Cooperation (ASPEC) Program	2012	Entry into force : March 12, 2012	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No.206, Series of 2012: Deployment of the Industrial Property Automation System (IPAS) for Inventions	2012	Entry into force : September 10, 2012 Issued : September 6, 2012	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 208, Series of 2011, Restructuring the Arbitration and Mediation Services of the IPOPHIL	2011	Adopted : December 9, 2011	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	Office Order No. 61, Series of 2011, Rules of Procedure for IPOPHL Arbitration Proceedings	2011	Adopted : April 5, 2011	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	Office Order No. 93, Series of 2011, Guidelines on Copyright Registration and Deposit	2011	Entry into force : October 2, 2012 Adopted : June 23, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs	2011	Entry into force : February 2, 2012 Issued : April 20, 2011	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Rules of Procedure for Intellectual Property Rights Cases (A.M. No. 10-3-10-SC)	2011	Issued : October 18, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Joint Administrative Order No. 02-2010: The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10055	2010	Issued : August 18, 2010	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	Office Order No. 154, Series of 2010, Rules of Procedure for IPO Mediation Proceedings	2010	Adopted : October 5, 2010	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition 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	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)	2008	Entry into force : June 21, 2008 Issued : June 21, 2008	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Republic Act No. 9502, otherwise known as the 'Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008'	2008		Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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)	2008	Issued : October 20, 2008	Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Rules and Regulations on Inventions (as amended by Office Order No. 121, Series of 2008)	2008	Adopted : December 29, 1998	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2006	Adopted : January 1, 2006	Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Administrative Order No. 2005-0001, Revised Policies and Guidelines Governing Patent and Trade Secret Rights in relation to the Registration of Pharmaceutical Products	2005	Adopted : January 3, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Administrative Order No. 2005-0016, General Policies and Guidelines Governing Brand Names of Products for Registration with the Bureau of Food and Drugs	2005	Issued : June 21, 2005	Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Optical Media Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9239)	2005	Adopted : February 1, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Joint DENR-DA-PCSD-NCIP Administrative Order No. 01, Series of 2005: Guidelines for Bioprospecting Activities in the Philippines	2005	Issued : January 14, 2005	Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The 2005 Implementing Rules & Regulations of R.A. No. 7459, otherwise known as the Inventors & Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines	2005		Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2004	Adopted : September 6, 2004	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Administrative Order No. 172 Series of 2004, Guidelines on the Registration of Herbal Medicines	2004	Adopted : September 16, 2004	Patents (Inventions) Trade Names Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Administrative Order No. 184, Series of 2004, Guidelines on the Registration of Traditionally-Used Herbal Products	2004	Adopted : December 28, 2004	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 139, Series of 2004, Restoration of Cancelled Trademark Registrations	2004	Adopted : December 23, 2004	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Philippine Rules on PCT Applications	2004	Entry into force : October 22, 2001 Issued : August 17, 2001	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9211, otherwise known as the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003	2004	Issued : January 1, 2004	Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Implementing Rules and Regulations of the “Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002” (Administrative Order No. 7, Series of 2003)	2003	Adopted : February 20, 2003	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Resolution Re Consolidation of Intellectual Property Court with Commercial Court	2003	Entry into force : July 1, 2003 Issued : June 17, 2003	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2002	Issued : July 1, 2002	Trademarks Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Layout-Design (Topographies) of Integrated Circuits Regulations	2002	Entry into force : March 15, 2002 Adopted : February 26, 2002	Patents (Inventions) Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Office Order No. 12, Series of 2002, Intellectual Property Office Uniform Rules on Appeal	2002	Entry into force : March 15, 2002 Adopted : February 8, 2002	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Rules on Search and Seizure in Civil Actions for Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights (A.M. No. 02-1-06-SC)	2002	Entry into force : February 15, 2002 Issued : January 22, 2002	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2001	Issued : April 24, 2001	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Rules and Regulations on Administrative Complaints for Violation of Law Involving Intellectual Property Rights	2001	Adopted : March 28, 2001	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Electronic Commerce Act	2000	Adopted : July 13, 2000 Entry into force : January 1, 2000	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	Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure (Rule 110-127, Revised Rules of Court)	2000	Entry into force : December 1, 2000	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Utility Model and Design Regulations (as amended by Office Order No. 09 of 2000)	2000	Adopted : December 2, 1998	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright Safeguards and Regulations	1999	Issued : August 13, 1999	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	1998	Adopted : June 9, 1998	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Regulations on Interpartes Proceedings	1998	Entry into force : October 20, 1998 Adopted : October 2, 1998	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	Rules and Regulations on Inventions	1998	Adopted : December 29, 1998	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Rules and Regulations on Voluntary Licensing	1998	Entry into force : October 20, 1998 Adopted : October 2, 1998	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	Revised Rules of Civil Procedure 1997 (Rules 1 – 71, Rules of Court)	1997	Entry into force : July 1, 1997 Issued : April 8, 1997	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Implementing Rules and Regulations on the Prospecting of Biological and Genetic Resources, Administrative Order No. 96-20	1996	Adopted : June 21, 1996	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 8203, otherwise known as the Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs (IRR of R.A. 8203)	1996	Adopted : November 19, 1996	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 104-96	1996	Issued : October 21, 1996	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	1995	Issued : May 18, 1995	Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 113-95	1995	Entry into force : October 2, 1995 Adopted : October 2, 1995	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Supreme Court Administrative Order Re Designation of Special Courts for Intellectual Property Rights	1995	Entry into force : October 2, 1995 Issued : October 2, 1995	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Administrative Order No. 105 Series of 1991, Requirement for Labeling Materials of Veterinary Drugs and Products	1991	Adopted : April 15, 1991	Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Administrative Order No. 67 Series of 1989, Revised Rules and Regulations on Registration of Pharmaceutical Products	1989	Adopted : March 15, 1989	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Revised Rules on Evidence 1989	1989	Entry into force : July 1, 1989 Issued : March 14, 1989	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Administrative Order No. 76, Series of 1984, Guidelines to be Observed by FDA (BFAD) in Clearance of Name Relative to Food, Drugs and Cosmetics.	1984	Adopted : January 24, 1984	Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Executive Order No. 913 Strengthening the Rule-Making and Adjudicatory Powers of the Minister of Trade and Industry in Order to Further Protect Consumers	1983	Issued : October 7, 1983	Trademarks Trade Names
IP-related Laws	Philippine Competition Act (Republic Act No. 10667)	2015	Entry into force : August 8, 2015 Enacted : July 21, 2015	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
IP-related Laws	Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175)	2012	Entry into force : October 3, 2012 Enacted : September 12, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Anti-Camcording Act of 2010 (Republic Act No. 10088)	2010	Adopted : May 13, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 10066)	2010	Adopted : March 26, 2010	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP-related Laws	Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9502)	2008	Entry into force : July 4, 2008 Enacted : June 6, 2008	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Optical Media Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9239)	2004	Enacted : February 10, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Electronic Commerce Act (Republic Act No. 8792)	2000	Adopted : June 14, 2000	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Domain Names
IP-related Laws	Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8491)	1998	Adopted : February 12, 1998	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 (Republic Act No. 8371)	1997	Enacted : October 29, 1997	Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP-related Laws	Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997 (Republic Act No. 8423)	1997	Adopted : December 9, 1997	Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP-related Laws	Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs (Republic Act No. 8203)	1996	Adopted : September 4, 1996	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394)	1992	Adopted : April 13, 1992	Trademarks Trade Names Competition Other
IP-related Laws	Inventors and Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7459)	1992	Adopted : April 28, 1992	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Manlilikha ng Bayan Act (Republic Act No. 7355)	1992	Adopted : April 3, 1992	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Generics Act of 1988 (Republic Act No. 6675)	1988	Enacted : September 13, 1988	Patents (Inventions) Trade Names
IP-related Laws	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)”	1969	Entry into force : June 5, 1951 Enacted : June 5, 1951	Trademarks
Framework Laws	1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines	1987	Entry into force : February 11, 1987 Adopted : February 2, 1987	Other
Framework Laws	Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386)	1980	Entry into force : August 30, 1950 Enacted : June 18, 1949	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Framework Laws	The Revised Penal Code (Act No. 3815 of December 8, 1930)	1930	Entry into force : January 1, 1932 Adopted : December 8, 1930	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Approved Memorandum Dated 18 May 2021 Re Designation of Additional Special Commercial Courts	2021	Entry into force : May 27, 2021 Issued : May 27, 2021	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	The Graphic Health Warnings Law (Republic Act No. 10643 of July 15, 2014)	2014	Entry into force : July 15, 2014 Enacted : July 15, 2014	Trademarks
Other Texts	Anti-Cable Television and Cable Internet Tapping Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10515)	2013	Entry into force : May 10, 2013 Enacted : April 17, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Food Safety Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10611)	2013	Adopted : August 23, 2013	Trademarks
Other Texts	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	2013	Entry into force : May 22, 2013 Enacted : May 7, 2013	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Other Texts	Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10620)	2013	Adopted : September 3, 2013	Trademarks
Other Texts	Guidelines on the Tax- and Duty-Free Importation and Monitoring of the Utilization of Raw Materials for Book Publishing	2012	Issued : March 23, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Rules and Regulations Implementing the Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009 (Department Circular No. 2011-0101)	2011	Adopted : March 22, 2011	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9995)	2010	Enacted : February 15, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9711)	2009	Adopted : August 18, 2009	Trademarks Other
Other Texts	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	2006	Issued : March 17, 2006	Other
Other Texts	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	2005	Adopted : October 7, 2005	Trademarks Trade Names
Other Texts	Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Implementing the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 (Republic Act No.9160, as amended Republic Act No.9194)	2003	Adopted : August 6, 2003	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9211)	2003	Adopted : June 23, 2003	Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act No. 9165)	2002	Adopted : May 30, 2002	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (Republic Act No. 9417)	2001	Adopted : July 30, 2001	Other
Other Texts	Administrative Order No. 43 series of 1999, Current Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines for Drugs	1999	Issued : September 29, 1999	Trademarks Trade Names
Other Texts	Expanded Value-Added Tax Law and Other Pertinent Provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code, as Amended (Republic Act No. 8241)	1997	Entry into force : January 1, 1997 Enacted : December 20, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Other Texts	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"	1997	Enacted : May 22, 1997	Trade Names
Other Texts	Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 8047, otherwise known as the Book Publishing Industry Development Act	1997	Entry into force : April 23, 1997 Issued : April 23, 1997	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Book Publishing Industry Development Act (Republic Act No. 8047 of June 7, 1995)	1995	Enacted : June 7, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Tariff and Customs Laws of the Philippines (codified by Presidential Decree No. 1464 and amended up to Executive Order No. 148)	1994	Consolidated : June 11, 1978 Enacted : June 22, 1957	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Administrative Order No. 111-A, Series of 1991, Rules and Regulations on Registration of Veterinary Drugs and Products	1991	Issued : October 7, 1991	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks
Other Texts	Administrative Order No. 111-B, Series 1991, Rules and Regulations to Implement Prescribing Requirements for the Veterinary Drugs and Products	1991	Adopted : October 14, 1991	Trademarks
Other Texts	Administrative Order No. 111-c, Series 1990, Rules and Regulations on Dispensing of Veterinary Drugs and Products	1991	Adopted : August 30, 1991	Trademarks
Other Texts	Foreign Investments Act of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7042)	1991	Entry into force : June 13, 1991	Trademarks Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Transfer of Technology Other
Other Texts	Administrative Order No. 100, Series of 1990, Regulations for the Licensing Of Veterinary Drug and Product Establishment and Outlets	1990	Issued : December 10, 1990	Trademarks
Other Texts	Administrative Order No. 111-D Series of 1990, Guidelines on Advertisement and Promotions of Veterinary Drugs and Products	1990	Issued : August 1, 1990	Trademarks
Other Texts	Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 (Republic Act No. 6969)	1990	Adopted : October 26, 1990	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Other Texts	Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Republic Act No. 3720, as amended by Executive Order No. 175 of 1987)	1987	Amended : May 22, 1987 Enacted : June 22, 1963	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Other Texts	The Corporation Code of the Philippines	1980	Entry into force : May 1, 1980 Adopted : May 1, 1980	Trade Names Other
Other Texts	Administrative Order No. 35, Livestock and Poultry Feeds Regulations	1975	Issued : September 23, 1975	Trademarks
Other Texts	Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices (Republic Act No. 3019)	1960	Entry into force : August 17, 1960 Enacted : August 17, 1960	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	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)	1956	Enacted : January 23, 1956	Trademarks Trade Names

Type of Text

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2020

Entry into force :

November 16, 2020

Issued :

October 6, 2020

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

August 15, 2018

Issued :

July 3, 2018

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Memorandum Circular No. 16-012: IPOPHL Revised Fee Structure of 2017

2017

Entry into force :

January 1, 2017

Issued :

November 29, 2016

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Memorandum Circular No. 17-010, Rules and Regulations on Trademarks, Service Marks, Trade Names and Marked or Stamped Containers of 2017

2017

Entry into force :

August 1, 2017

Issued :

July 7, 2017

Trademarks

Trade Names

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2017

Entry into force :

August 2, 2017

Issued :

July 10, 2017

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2017

Entry into force :

September 1, 2017

Issued :

April 27, 2017

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Joint IPOPHL-NCIP Administrative Order No. 01, 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

2016

Entry into force :

December 17, 2016

Issued :

October 28, 2016

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Issued :

August 12, 2015

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2014

Entry into force :

May 20, 2014

Issued :

May 20, 2014

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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)

2014

Entry into force :

January 29, 2014

Adopted :

January 24, 2014

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Adopted :

October 2, 2013

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Adopted :

October 18, 2013

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Entry into force :

March 1, 2013

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Memorandum Circular No. 04-10-2013: Implementing Rules and Regulations on Republic Act 10515 or the Anti-Cable Television and Cable Internet Tapping Act of 2013

2013

Entry into force :

November 2, 2013

Issued :

October 16, 2013

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Issued :

April 5, 2013

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Entry into force :

July 15, 2013

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Entry into force :

June 20, 2013

Issued :

June 20, 2013

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Adopted :

September 30, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Adopted :

September 30, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Adopted :

September 30, 2013

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Adopted :

September 30, 2013

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

Entry into force :

July 25, 2012

Adopted :

July 9, 2012

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2013

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

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

2013

Entry into force :

January 1, 2013

Adopted :

December 14, 2012

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Issued :

March 29, 2012

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Issued :

March 15, 2012

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Issued :

April 13, 2012

Genetic Resources

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Entry into force :

December 20, 2012

Issued :

December 20, 2012

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Entry into force :

September 22, 2012

Issued :

September 6, 2012

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Entry into force :

September 10, 2012

Adopted :

September 3, 2012

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Entry into force :

March 12, 2012

Adopted :

February 9, 2012

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Issued :

March 19, 2012

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Entry into force :

March 12, 2012

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Entry into force :

September 10, 2012

Issued :

September 6, 2012

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Adopted :

December 9, 2011

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

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

2011

Adopted :

April 5, 2011

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

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

2011

Entry into force :

October 2, 2012

Adopted :

June 23, 2011

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Entry into force :

February 2, 2012

Issued :

April 20, 2011

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Issued :

October 18, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2010

Issued :

August 18, 2010

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

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

2010

Adopted :

October 5, 2010

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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)

2008

Entry into force :

June 21, 2008

Issued :

June 21, 2008

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2008

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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)

2008

Issued :

October 20, 2008

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2008

Adopted :

December 29, 1998

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2006

Adopted :

January 1, 2006

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2005

Adopted :

January 3, 2005

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2005

Issued :

June 21, 2005

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2005

Adopted :

February 1, 2005

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2005

Issued :

January 14, 2005

Genetic Resources

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2005

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2004

Adopted :

September 6, 2004

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2004

Adopted :

September 16, 2004

Patents (Inventions)

Trade Names

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2004

Adopted :

December 28, 2004

Patents (Inventions)

Plant Variety Protection

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2004

Adopted :

December 23, 2004

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Philippine Rules on PCT Applications

2004

Entry into force :

October 22, 2001

Issued :

August 17, 2001

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2004

Issued :

January 1, 2004

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2003

Adopted :

February 20, 2003

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Resolution Re Consolidation of Intellectual Property Court with Commercial Court

2003

Entry into force :

July 1, 2003

Issued :

June 17, 2003

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2002

Issued :

July 1, 2002

Trademarks

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Layout-Design (Topographies) of Integrated Circuits Regulations

2002

Entry into force :

March 15, 2002

Adopted :

February 26, 2002

Patents (Inventions)

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2002

Entry into force :

March 15, 2002

Adopted :

February 8, 2002

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2002

Entry into force :

February 15, 2002

Issued :

January 22, 2002

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2001

Issued :

April 24, 2001

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2001

Adopted :

March 28, 2001

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Electronic Commerce Act

2000

Adopted :

July 13, 2000

Entry into force :

January 1, 2000

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Domain Names

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2000

Entry into force :

December 1, 2000

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2000

Adopted :

December 2, 1998

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Issued :

August 13, 1999

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1998

Adopted :

June 9, 1998

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Regulations on Interpartes Proceedings

1998

Entry into force :

October 20, 1998

Adopted :

October 2, 1998

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

Rules and Regulations on Inventions

1998

Adopted :

December 29, 1998

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Rules and Regulations on Voluntary Licensing

1998

Entry into force :

October 20, 1998

Adopted :

October 2, 1998

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1997

Entry into force :

July 1, 1997

Issued :

April 8, 1997

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1996

Adopted :

June 21, 1996

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Transfer of Technology

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1996

Adopted :

November 19, 1996

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 104-96

1996

Issued :

October 21, 1996

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1995

Issued :

May 18, 1995

Genetic Resources

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 113-95

1995

Entry into force :

October 2, 1995

Adopted :

October 2, 1995

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Supreme Court Administrative Order Re Designation of Special Courts for Intellectual Property Rights

1995

Entry into force :

October 2, 1995

Issued :

October 2, 1995

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1991

Adopted :

April 15, 1991

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1989

Adopted :

March 15, 1989

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Revised Rules on Evidence 1989

1989

Entry into force :

July 1, 1989

Issued :

March 14, 1989

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1984

Adopted :

January 24, 1984

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1983

Issued :

October 7, 1983

Trademarks

Trade Names

IP-related Laws

Philippine Competition Act (Republic Act No. 10667)

2015

Entry into force :

August 8, 2015

Enacted :

July 21, 2015

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP-related Laws

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

2012

Entry into force :

October 3, 2012

Enacted :

September 12, 2012

IP-related Laws

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

2010

Adopted :

May 13, 2010

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2010

Adopted :

March 26, 2010

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

2008

Entry into force :

July 4, 2008

Enacted :

June 6, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

IP-related Laws

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

2004

Enacted :

February 10, 2004

IP-related Laws

Electronic Commerce Act (Republic Act No. 8792)

2000

Adopted :

June 14, 2000

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Domain Names

1998

Adopted :

February 12, 1998

Trademarks

Other

1997

Enacted :

October 29, 1997

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

1997

Adopted :

December 9, 1997

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

IP-related Laws

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

1996

Adopted :

September 4, 1996

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

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

1992

Adopted :

April 13, 1992

Trademarks

Trade Names

Competition

Other

1992

Adopted :

April 28, 1992

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

Manlilikha ng Bayan Act (Republic Act No. 7355)

1992

Adopted :

April 3, 1992

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

Generics Act of 1988 (Republic Act No. 6675)

1988

Enacted :

September 13, 1988

Patents (Inventions)

Trade Names

1969

Entry into force :

June 5, 1951

Enacted :

June 5, 1951

Trademarks

Framework Laws

1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

1987

Entry into force :

February 11, 1987

Adopted :

February 2, 1987

Other

Framework Laws

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

1980

Entry into force :

August 30, 1950

Enacted :

June 18, 1949

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Framework Laws

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

1930

Entry into force :

January 1, 1932

Adopted :

December 8, 1930

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

Approved Memorandum Dated 18 May 2021 Re Designation of Additional Special Commercial Courts

2021

Entry into force :

May 27, 2021

Issued :

May 27, 2021

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

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

2014

Entry into force :

July 15, 2014

Enacted :

July 15, 2014

Trademarks

Other Texts

Anti-Cable Television and Cable Internet Tapping Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10515)

2013

Entry into force :

May 10, 2013

Enacted :

April 17, 2013

Other Texts

Food Safety Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10611)

2013

Adopted :

August 23, 2013

Trademarks

Other Texts

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

2013

Entry into force :

May 22, 2013

Enacted :

May 7, 2013

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Other Texts

Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10620)

2013

Adopted :

September 3, 2013

Trademarks

Other Texts

Guidelines on the Tax- and Duty-Free Importation and Monitoring of the Utilization of Raw Materials for Book Publishing

2012

Issued :

March 23, 2012

Other

Other Texts

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

2011

Adopted :

March 22, 2011

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9995)

2010

Enacted :

February 15, 2010

Other Texts

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

2009

Adopted :

August 18, 2009

Trademarks

Other

Other Texts

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

2006

Issued :

March 17, 2006

Other

Other Texts

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

2005

Adopted :

October 7, 2005

Trademarks

Trade Names

Other Texts

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

2003

Adopted :

August 6, 2003

Trademarks

Other Texts

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

2003

Adopted :

June 23, 2003

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

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

2002

Adopted :

May 30, 2002

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

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

2001

Adopted :

July 30, 2001

Other

Other Texts

Administrative Order No. 43 series of 1999, Current Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines for Drugs

1999

Issued :

September 29, 1999

Trademarks

Trade Names

Other Texts

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

1997

Entry into force :

January 1, 1997

Enacted :

December 20, 1996

Industrial Property

Other Texts

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"

1997

Enacted :

May 22, 1997

Trade Names

Other Texts

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

1997

Entry into force :

April 23, 1997

Issued :

April 23, 1997

Other Texts

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

1995

Enacted :

June 7, 1995

Other

Other Texts

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

1994

Consolidated :

June 11, 1978

Enacted :

June 22, 1957

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

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

1991

Issued :

October 7, 1991

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Other Texts

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

1991

Adopted :

October 14, 1991

Trademarks

Other Texts

Administrative Order No. 111-c, Series 1990, Rules and Regulations on Dispensing of Veterinary Drugs and Products

1991

Adopted :

August 30, 1991

Trademarks

Other Texts

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

1991

Entry into force :

June 13, 1991

Trademarks

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Transfer of Technology

Other

Other Texts

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

1990

Issued :

December 10, 1990

Trademarks

Other Texts

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

1990

Issued :

August 1, 1990

Trademarks

Other Texts

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

1990

Adopted :

October 26, 1990

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Other Texts

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

1987

Amended :

May 22, 1987

Enacted :

June 22, 1963

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other Texts

The Corporation Code of the Philippines

1980

Entry into force :

May 1, 1980

Adopted :

May 1, 1980

Trade Names

Other

Other Texts

Administrative Order No. 35, Livestock and Poultry Feeds Regulations

1975

Issued :

September 23, 1975

Trademarks

Other Texts

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

1960

Entry into force :

August 17, 1960

Enacted :

August 17, 1960

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

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)

1956

Enacted :

January 23, 1956

Trademarks

Trade Names

Philippines

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