SyCipLaw contributed the Philippines chapter to the 2027 edition of the IAM Patent Litigation Review. The chapter was written by Anthony W. Dee, Senior Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Department; Ma. Patricia B. Paz-Jacoba, Partner; Joachim Alfonso P. Dompor, Senior Associate; and Paolo Rafael D. Mawis, Associate. They were assisted by Associates Patricia R. Raz and Ricardo Anton C. Sobreviñas.
The chapter examines how the Philippine patent law landscape is evolving in response to the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in innovation. In particular, it discusses the AI Examination Guidelines issued by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. It also considers the patentability of AI-related inventions and the legal and practical challenges involving inventorship, patent infringement and enforcement, and the allocation of liability among developers, deployers, and users.
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into business operations, companies should assess patent protection as part of a broader intellectual property and regulatory strategy that also addresses data privacy, trade secrets, and copyright.
IAM delivers market intelligence, analysis and rankings that help organisations make smarter intellectual property decisions. The Patent Litigation Review offers comparative and practical perspectives on patent protection and enforcement across jurisdictions.
Read the full chapter on the IAM website, or contact info@syciplaw.com to request a copy.