The Philippine invention patent protection period is 20 years from the date of application. The Philippine Patent Law defines invention as: "Invention refers to a new technical solution proposed for a product, method or improvement thereof."
p>The Philippines is currently the only country in the world that adopts a first-to-invent system for the granting of patents. The granting of invention patents in this country is quite different from that in our country.
First, the application will be subject to formal review. After passing the review, it will be published early 18 months from the date of application. The applicant will request substantive review within six months of the early publication.
The United States and the Philippines have a joint review agreement, that is, if the United States approves the same case, the Philippines can also issue an approval.
The ways to apply for invention patents in the Philippines are PCT applications in the country and Paris Convention applications in the country.