Section 19Sec./Art. 19

Intellectual Property System and Management. Republic Act No. 8293, otherwise known as the "Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines", as amended, and related laws on intellectual property such as the "Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act", "E-Commerce Act", and "Technology Transfer Act", shall be enforced to protect and secure the exclusive rights of scientists, inventors and innovators to their intellectual property and creations. The pertinent agencies of the government shall promote the diffusion of knowledge and information for the promotion of national development.

The IPOPHL shall promote the registration of patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs and geographical indications among scientists, inventors and innovators to ensure protection of innovation against misappropriation.

It shall streamline and rationalize administrative and registration procedures and undertake programs to assist MSMEs in the registration of patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs and geographical indications. Reforms to this effect shall be reported to the NIC within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, and every year thereafter.