ChanRobles Virtual law Library
PHILIPPINE LAWS, STATUTES & CODES
A collection of Philippine laws, statutes and codes not included or cited in the main indices of the Chan Robles Virtual Law Library.
Home > Chan Robles Virtual Law Library > Philippine Laws, Statutes & Codes > :
Search for
www.chanrobles.com
:
EXECUTIVE ORDERS
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST ➔ PHILIPPINE LAWS, STATUTES & CODES
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 39 -
TRANSFERRING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRADE AND INDUSTRY TO THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
WHEREAS,
the Intellectual Property Office was created by Republic Act No. 8293
or the “Intellectual Property Code”, to act as the principal government
agency tasked to oversee and implement state policies on the protection
and enforcement of intellectual property rights;
WHEREAS, under the pertinent provisions of the Intellectual Property
Code, the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry exercises
limited administrative supervision over some of the affairs and
operations of the Intellectual Property Office;
WHEREAS, this administration recognizes the vital importance of
intellectual property rights, and commits itself to active enforcement
and protection thereof, consistent with its international commitments
and the on-going campaign to achieve economic growth and national
self-sufficiency within the shortest possible time;
WHEREAS, under Section 17, Article VII of the Constitution; The
President exercises control over all executive departments, bureaus,
and offices.
WHEREAS, Sec. 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of Executive Order
(EO) 292, otherwise known as the “Administrative Code of 1987”, grants
to the President continuing authority to reorganize the administrative
structure of the Office of the President.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic
of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do
hereby order:
Section 1.
Sec. 2.
Sec. 3.
Sec. 4.
DONE in the City of Manila this
8th day of October in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and One.
chan
robles virtual law librar
Back to Main
Since 19.07.98.