Transfer of IPO to DTI

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OP EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 346: Transfer of IPO to DTI

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Transfer of IPO to DTI

Law: Op Executive Order No. 346

Decision Date: Aug 9, 2004

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Executive Order No. 346 transfers the Intellectual Property Office from the Office of the Executive Secretary to the Department of Trade and Industry to enhance coordination in protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights.

Law Summary

Role and Mandate of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

DTI serves as the main governmental body supervising trade, industry, and investment.
It performs coordinative, promotive, facilitative, and regulatory functions in these domains.

Function of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO)

IPO is the principal government agency responsible for the administration and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
It ensures implementation of state policies protecting intellectual property.

Legal Basis for the Transfer

The transfer is supported by Section 31 (3), Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987.
This provision grants the President authority to transfer agencies under the Office of the President to other departments or agencies.

Effect of the Executive Order on Previous Issuances

Any existing orders, rules, regulations, or parts thereof that conflict with this Executive Order are repealed or modified.

Immediate Implementation

The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.

Authority and Issuance

Signed by the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Certified and promulgated by Executive Secretary Alberto G. Romulo on August 9, 2004.

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