08/06/2026
29th Philippine IP Code Anniversary ❤
Imagine the Philippines without the Intellectual Property Code.
A country where brands can be easily copied, inventions can be claimed by others, creative works can be reproduced without permission, and counterfeit products become even more widespread.
June 6, 1997, the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines was signed into law. It serves as the backbone of our IP system, with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) at the forefront of its implementation. The enactment continued to strengthen and support Filipino creativity and innovation by helping protect trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, and other intellectual property rights promoting fair competition, originality, and innovation.
Let us continue respecting intellectual property rights and supporting original Filipino creations, innovations, and ideas that help move the country forward.