As we continue to celebrate the Intellectual Property Month, we recognize the critical importance of design patents in safeguarding innovation and creativity. Republic Act 8293, or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, protects industrial designs by granting exclusive rights to their owners. This covers the unique visual features of products, preventing unauthorized commercial use and safeguarding creative innovation.

DOST-PTRI holds a design patent for the Sliding-Beater Handloom Weaving Device, securing its innovative structure and ensuring exclusive rights to its distinctive design. This advancement not only preserves the device's originality but also improves the speed and efficiency of traditional weaving methods, making them more accessible and effective.

Industrial designs protect the unique features of Filipino inventions, encouraging innovation and safeguarding creations from imitation while boosting creativity and global competitiveness.

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