Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Feb 25, 2025copyrightintellectual-property-lawfair-usepublic-performancecommunication-to-the-publicringtones
Ringtone Samples and Copyright Law: Fair Use in Digital Communication
The Supreme Court clarifies when sampling ringtones online is communication to the public, not public performance, and how fair use applies.
Feb 28, 2023copyright lawintellectual propertymusic licensingfilscapcommercial establishmentsphilippine law
Copyright Infringement: Playing Music in Commercial Establishments Without a License
Philippine Supreme Court rules commercial establishments need music licenses. Learn about copyright infringement, FILSCAP, and royalty obligations.