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IP Code changes pushed by Ipophl

AN increase in penalties for intellectual property (IP) violations and changes to trademark regulations are among the amendments being considered by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (Ipophl) to Republic Act 8293, also known as the Intellectual Property Code.

Ipophl Director General Rowel Barba backed Trade Secretary Alfredo Pacual's proposal to amend the 27-year-old law and highlighted key areas being targeted for updates.