Engineering Board Exam Reviewer · ECE · hard
An ECE designs an improved antenna while employed as an R&D engineer whose job is antenna design, using company equipment. There is no agreement on IP ownership. Who owns the patent rights?
- The ECE personally
- The government
- The employer
- IECEP
Answer
C. The employer
Solution
Under RA 8293 Sec. 30, if the invention is the result of performance of the employee's regular duties, it belongs to the employer unless there is a contrary agreement.
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