Procedure for Securing Patent Protection in the Philippines
- Individuals seeking patent protection in the Philippines must send a certified copy of the U.S. patent along with a transmittal letter to the chief of the division of archives, patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
- Upon receipt, an official receipt is issued and forwarded to the filer.
- A filing fee of two pesos is charged for each patent copy filed.
Requirement of Power of Attorney for Filing
- When protection is sought through an authorized representative, a power of attorney must accompany the certified patent copy filed in the Philippines.
- This document allows the agent to file in the patent owner's name and stead.
Filing of Assignments
- Assignments or transfers of patents must also be filed in the same manner as filing certified copies of patents.
Jurisdiction Over Patent Matters
- The Courts of First Instance in the Philippines have original jurisdiction to hear patent infringement and related cases under this Act.
- The Supreme Court of the Philippines exercises appellate jurisdiction over decisions concerning this law.
- Proceedings are subject to the applicable provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure for ordinary civil actions.
Effectivity
- The provisions in this Act became effective immediately upon its enactment on February 10, 1913.