Title
PNP Uniform IP Rights Protection LOI
Law
Pnp
Decision Date
Jan 15, 2010
The PNP enforces stricter regulations on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of its uniforms and accoutrements to combat unauthorized production and protect its intellectual property rights, ensuring that only legitimate personnel have access to official attire.

Law Summary

Purpose

  • Enforce stricter regulation and control on the use, manufacture, sale, and distribution of PNP-owned industrial designs of uniforms and accoutrements
  • Prevent unauthorized use and protect intellectual property rights of the PNP

Situation

  • Proliferation of unauthorized sellers, manufacturers, and distributors of PNP uniforms hinders public trust in the police
  • Unauthorized and substandard uniforms are accessible not only to PNP personnel but also criminals, facilitating disguises during criminal acts
  • 52 PNP uniforms and accoutrements have been registered with the Intellectual Property Office to safeguard ownership
  • Legal basis established to combat illegal manufacturing and distribution and ensure quality and exclusivity for bona fide PNP members

Mission

  • Reinforce and clarify actions and roles of Task Force "Bantay Bihis" and other PNP units in enforcing protective measures against unauthorized uniform use

Execution

  • Chief, PNP Intent:

    • Hold violators of intellectual property rights accountable for unlawful use of PNP uniform designs and textures
    • Strengthen institutional legal offensive targeting illegal manufacturing and distribution
    • Recognize rights of authorized persons/entities under RA 8293 for manufacturing and selling PNP uniforms and accoutrements

  • Tasks Assigned:

    1. Regional Directors (RDs) of PRO 1-13, COR, ARMM, NCRPO, and CIDG:
    • File administrative, civil, criminal complaints against violators of RA 8293 and related laws
    • Recommend business permit cancellations and closures of violating entities
    • Perform additional directed tasks
    1. Directorate for Research and Development (DRD):
    • Assist CIDG and other units in operations against unauthorized manufacturers/distributors
    • Provide technical experts for identification of infringements
    • Perform additional directed tasks

  • Coordinating Instructions:

    1. Adopt provisions of previous LOIs on the "Bantay Bihis" program except when inconsistent with this instruction
    2. All concerned Chiefs of Offices/Units must strictly implement this LOI
    3. Encourage lateral coordination among tasked offices/units for better enforcement

Effectivity

  • The Letter of Instruction becomes effective immediately upon approval by the Chief PNP

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