IPOPHL sees record-high copyright registration in 2024
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MANILA, Philippines — Copyright registrations in the Philippines reached record high in 2024, posting its highest in the last five years despite growth slowing down as fillings for writings-related intellectual property (IP) accounted for the bulk of the listings.
Data released on Wednesday by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) showed 6,552 certificates were issued in 2024, slightly higher than the 6,522 recorded in the preceding year.
Issued certificates reached 3,706 in 2022, 2,141 in 2021, and 940 in 2020, according to data from the IP rights regulator.
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“More individuals and organizations are realizing the added value of registering and depositing their works with the National Library of the Philippines through IPOPHL,” IPOPHL Director General Brigitte M. da Costa-Villaluz said in a statement.
“Certificates covering registration and deposit not only provide additional proof of creation and ownership, but also help authors and creators unlock commercial opportunities,” she said further.
The IPO chief added that these certificates often serve as essential documents for licensing negotiations and settlement of intellectual property disputes.
Broken down, over half or 65 percent of the copyright registrations in 2024 are for books, pamphlets, articles, e-books, audio books, comics, novels and other writings-related IP.
This was followed by computer programs, software, games and applications with a 10 percent share.
Additionally, musical compositions that are with or without lyrics had a 7 percent, while drawings, paintings, architectural works, sculpture, engraving, prints, lithography or other works of art, models or designs for works of art also had a similar portion of 7 percent.
Amid the rising registration volume, IPOPHL’s Bureau of Copyright and Related Rights (BCRR) Director Emerson Cuyo emphasized their commitment to enhancing service quality.
Cuyo said they recently launched simpler and more user-friendly forms to streamline the process.
“These updates are designed to streamline the process, making it easier for creators to register and deposit their works in just a few minutes,” said Cuyo.
“We recognize that some authors require prompt access to their certificates for various purposes, including resolving disputes over content ownership or infringement. Our goal is to accelerate the process and reduce waiting times, ensuring authors can protect their rights quickly and efficiently,” he added.
