The agency of the government in charge of the implementation of the Intellectual Property Code in the Philippines is the Intellectual Property Office, which replaced the Bureau of Patents, Trademarks and Technology Transfer. It is at present divided into six bureaus, namely:

1. Bureau of Patents;
2. Bureau of Trademarks;
3. Bureau of Legal Affairs;
4. Documentation, Information and Technology Transfer Bureau;
5. Management Information System and EDP Bureau; and
6. Administrative, Financial and Personnel Services Bureau.

Functions of the Intellectual Property Office

The Intellectual Property Office examines applications for grants of letters patent and the registration of industrial designs. This office also examines applications for the registration of marks, geographic indication and integrated circuits; registers technology transfer arrangements and settles disputes involving technology transfer payments covered under the law.

The Office produces its own publication that details the patents, marks, utility models and industrial designs, issued and approved, and the technology transfer arrangements registered.

The Office is empowered to adjudicate contested proceedings affecting intellectual property rights; and to coordinate with other government agencies and the private sector in efforts to formulate and implement plans and policies to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights in the country.

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