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Oct 21, 2015 copyright infringement intellectual property presidential decree 49 microsoft software piracy criminal law

Supreme Court: Selling Pirated Software Alone Is Copyright Infringement

The Supreme Court rules that merely selling pirated software constitutes copyright infringement under PD 49, reversing the Court of Appeals' restrictive reading.

Sep 10, 2014 search warrant copyright infringement probable cause due process software piracy remedial law

Upholding Search Warrants in Copyright Infringement Cases: Balancing Rights and Due Process

The Supreme Court clarifies when courts may quash search warrants in software piracy cases, and when they must uphold them.

Apr 6, 2011 vat tax credit zero-rated sales invoicing requirements bir microsoft philippines

VAT Compliance Strict Invoicing Requirements FOR Tax Credit Claims IN THE Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on strict VAT invoicing requirements for zero-rated sales tax credit claims.

Sep 24, 2002 certiorari grave abuse of discretion hierarchy of courts intellectual property civil procedure rule 65

Certiorari Dismissed: Grave Abuse of Discretion and Hierarchy of Courts in IP Disputes

Supreme Court clarifies that certiorari cannot correct errors of judgment, and direct resort to the Court violates the hierarchy of courts.