Explore IP Landscape:
Philippines
The Philippines has been a member of WIPO since 1980 and is a signatory to over 12 WIPO treaties.
The national IP office of the Philippines is the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). The office is located in Taguig.
Intellectual property landscape: Philippines
WIPO memberships
- Membership of WIPO treaties and WIPO bodies
- Treaty notifications
- National statements at WIPO assemblies
IP legal information
- WIPO lex database for IP laws, regulations, judgements and treaties
- IP policies, manuals and model agreements from universities and research institutions
IP statistics
- Statistical IP profile including data on patent, utility models, trademark and industrial design applications
Use of WIPO global IP services & products: Philippines
Patents
PATENTSCOPE
- The PATENTSCOPE database provides access to published international PCT applications in full-text on the day of publication, patent documents from participating national and regional offices, and non-patent literature.
- Office of origin - Search patent applications filed through the PCT System in: Philippines
- Designated office - Search patent applications filed through the PCT System seeking protection in: Philippines
PCT System – the international patent system
- The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) allows inventors to apply for patent protection in over 150 countries through a single procedure.
- PCT eGuide: Detailed information on requirements relating to PCT applications
- ePCT office profile: Details on IP office procedures in the context of the PCT electronic filings system (ePCT)
Trademarks
Global Brand Database
- The Global Brand Database provides access to international trademarks under the Madrid System, appellations of origin and geographical indications under the Lisbon System, emblems under 6ter, and trademarks from participating national and regional offices.
- Office of origin - Search trademark applications filed through the Madrid System in: Philippines
- Designated office - Search trademark applications filed through the Madrid System seeking protection in: Philippines
- National trademarks - Search the national trademark collection for: Philippines
- Search appellations of origin applications filed through the Lisbon System in: Philippines
- Search emblems applications filed through Article 6ter in: Philippines
- Search domain name disputes related to complainants and respondents in: Philippines
Madrid System – the international trademark system
- The Madrid System allows to apply for and manage trademark protection in over 130 countries through one system and a single set of fees.
- Madrid System Member Profile: Detailed information on Madrid system-related operations and procedures of the IP Office
WIPO news and events: Philippines
News
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Understanding the Ecosystem Behind Creativity: The Philippines Launches the First Creative Ecosystem National Diagnostic Report
June 24, 2026 -
A Decade Delivered: Ten Years of the IAP in the Philippines
June 19, 2026 -
WIPO Technical Assistance Drives Development of the ASEAN TISC Network
May 29, 2026 -
Young Game Developers Create Winning Games Powered by IP
February 4, 2026 -
Legal and Financial Support for Women Innovators and Entrepreneurs in IP
January 12, 2026
