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is a legal statute in the Philippines
known as the “Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.”
Republic Act No. 8293
Republic Act No. 8293 is a legal statute in the Philippines
known as the
Intellectual Property Code of the
Philippine
this law serves as
the primary legislation governing intellectual property
rights in the country. It covers various aspects of intellectual property, including copyright, patents, trademarks, and other related rights.
Republic Act No. 8293
When was Republic Act No. 8293 enacted?
June 6, 1997
A special protection for things people create with their minds—ideas, inventions, art, and brand names.
Intellectual Property
a type of protection for creative works like stories, music, and art. It means the person who creates something owns it and can decide how it’s used. Others need permission to copy
or use it.
Copyright
super protections for new inventions. It gives you exclusive rights, meaning others can’t make or sell it without
your permission.
Patents
They’re special symbols, names, or logos that identify products or services. It ensures that other people don’t use similar signs, preventing confusion in the marketplace.
Trademarks
Copying someone else’s work and pretending it’s yours.
Plagiarism
means having the right to say, “This is mine!”. Copyright gives creators ______ over their work.
If you create something, you have the right to decide how it’s used.
Ownership
The person who creates the content for a website owns it, and others should ask for permission before using or copying it.
Website Copyright
can share their work with certain conditions.
“You can use my stuff, but you need to follow these rules.”
Creative Commons
The creator gives it away, but there might be rules about usage.
Freeware
Similar to freeware, but there might be rules or a fee after using it for a
while
Shareware
In the Philippines, copyright protection lasts for the creator’s life plus 50 years. After that, the work becomes free for everyone to use.
Length of Copyright
