Update Ownership on the Patent Register

It isn't required for the transfer to be valid between the parties, but recording it is important for the new owner to be recognised and to protect their position against third parties.

Yes, both pending applications and granted patents can be assigned.

IPOPHL requires documentary evidence of the transfer, such as a signed deed of assignment.

Yes, we regularly coordinate Philippine recordals alongside assignments of corresponding patents in other jurisdictions.

Once signed documentation is filed, IPOPHL typically records the change of ownership within a few weeks.

An unrecorded assignment remains valid between the parties but may not be enforceable against third parties who later deal with the patent in good faith, such as a subsequent purchaser or licensee.

Yes, partial assignments creating co-ownership can be recorded, though co-owners generally need each other's consent to license or further assign the patent unless their agreement says otherwise.

An assignment transfers ownership of the patent itself, while a license only grants permission to use it — both can be recorded with IPOPHL, but they have different legal effects on who holds the underlying rights.

Yes, IPOPHL charges an official recordal fee per application or patent covered, in addition to any professional fee for preparing and filing the recordal.

Yes, a past assignment can still be recorded at any time, provided you can produce the original assignment document or an acceptable substitute.