RA 8293 [Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines] Infomercial on Fairness and Justice

Introduction to Infringement00:00:03

The video starts by posing questions about copying from the internet, using someone else's idea as your own, monetizing it, or reusing old creations as new. It labels these actions as infringements.

Republic Act 8293: The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines00:00:38

These infringements are against Republic Act 8293, the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. This act was signed on June 6, 1997, under President Fidel V. Ramos, aiming to protect and promote the diffusion of knowledge and information for national development and the common good.

Works Covered and Penalties00:01:03

The law covers literary and artistic works, derivative works, trade secrets, patents, copyrights, and trademarks. Infringement is punishable by law, with penalties ranging from one to nine years imprisonment and fines between 50,000 to 1.5 million pesos.

Fairness, Justice, and Human Rights00:01:29

The Philippine copyright law promotes fairness by recognizing original creators and giving justice to those who produce their own creations. It is also considered a human right, encompassing anything created by the human mind. The video concludes by stressing the importance of acknowledging other people's efforts, as advocated by RA 8293.