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PH gov’t seizes record P40.99 billion counterfeit goods in 2024

The National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) said it seized P40.99 billion worth of counterfeit products from January to December last year, surpassing the 2023 record.

Comelec, IPOPHL sign pact to enforce IP laws during poll season

The agreement signed last Jan. 24 by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines and the Commission on Elections is said to be the first in the Philippines — and may be even in Asia-Pacific -- in the area of intellectual property protection during the election season.

IPOPHL announces appointment of new director-general

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) announced on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the appointment of Brigitte M. da Costa-Villaluz as its new director-general.

New OIC named at IPOPHL as term of current chief ends

The designation of Nathaniel S. Arevalo as OIC comes following the end of term of former director general Rowel S. Barba, effective Dec. 31, 2024.

PH, WIPO member-states sign historic Riyadh Design Law Treaty

The adoption ended around 20 years of multilateral negotiations and paved the way for an international regime that streamlines, standardizes, and updates the rules on design protection.

IPOPHL wants IP included in basic education curriculum

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said it is working to integrate intellectual property (IP) education into the basic education curriculum, with plans to collaborate with the Department of Education (DepEd).

Passage of site-blocking law sought as new study shows cyber threats in piracy sites

The study found that Filipinos are 33 times more likely to encounter cyber threats on popular piracy sites than on legal film or TV sites.

IPOPHL unveils incentive program for ‘green’ technologies

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) launched on Tuesday, Nov. 5, its Green Technology Incentive (GreenTech) Program, waiving certain application fees for technology-related intellectual property (IP) that mitigates environmental impact and conserves natural resources.

IPOPHL recommends blocking of six piracy sites

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said it has issued requests to disable the following sites: SFlix sites (sflix.to, sflix.se, and sflix.is) and MyFlixer sites (myflixerz.to, myflixertv.to, and myflixer.today).

Election candidates told to respect IP rights of artists, composers

The IPOPHL said it is making this early reminder for candidates to allot enough time to properly seek permission from artists before transforming their works into catchy campaign jingles, slogans and merchandise items to build their political brand.
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