New statutory fair use guidelines of IPOPHL to clarify rules on copyright exceptions
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has issued its fair use guidelines during the 11th Fair Use Week, aiming to provide clarity and direction to Filipino innovators, educators, and creatives regarding intellectual property rights. IPOPHL Director General Rowel S. Barba emphasized the importance of fair use in fostering creativity and maintaining a balanced approach between protection and access to copyrighted works. Under the Philippine IP Code, fair use permits certain uses of copyrighted works without obtaining consent from the [...]
