Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines

What is the purpose of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines?

• To protect and secure the exclusive rights of scientists, inventors, artists, and other gifted citizens to their intellectual property and creations

• To promote the diffusion of knowledge and information for the promotion of national development and progress

• To streamline administrative procedures of registering patents, trademarks, and copyright

• All of the above

What is the role of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO)?

• To administer and implement the State policies declared in the Intellectual Property Code

• To examine applications for grant of letters patent for inventions and register utility models and industrial designs

• To register technology transfer arrangements and settle disputes involving technology transfer payments

• All of the above

What is the function of the Bureau of Patents?

• To search and examine patent applications and grant patents

• To register utility models, industrial designs, and integrated circuits

• To conduct studies and researches in the field of patents

• All of the above

What is the definition of 'intellectual property rights'?

• Copyright and Related Rights

• Trademarks and Service Marks

• Geographic Indications

• All of the above

What is the term used for contracts or agreements involving the transfer of systematic knowledge for the manufacture of a product?

• Technology transfer arrangements

• Intellectual property rights

• Patents

• Industrial designs

Who appoints the Director General and Deputies Director General of the Intellectual Property Office?

• The President

• The Secretary of Trade and Industry

• The Director General

• The Bureau of Patents

What is the function of the Bureau of Trademarks?

• To search and examine applications for the registration of marks, geographic indications, and other marks of ownership

• To conduct studies and researches in the field of trademarks

• To grant patents for inventions

• All of the above

What is the function of the Bureau of Legal Affairs?

• To hear and decide opposition to the application for registration of marks

• To exercise original jurisdiction in administrative complaints for violations of laws involving intellectual property rights

• To impose administrative penalties for violations of intellectual property laws

• All of the above

What is the function of the Documentation, Information and Technology Transfer Bureau?

• To support the search and examination activities of the Office

• To establish networks or intermediaries or regional representatives

• To educate the public and build awareness on intellectual property

• All of the above

What is the function of the Management Information Services and EDP Bureau?

• To conduct automation planning and research and development

• To provide management information support and service to the Office

• To design and implement human resource development plans and programs

• All of the above