5 Questions
According to Republic Act 8293, Section 176, what is the requirement for exploitation of a work of the Government of the Philippines for profit?
Prior approval of the government agency or office
What is the status of copyright for works of the Government of the Philippines according to Republic Act 8293, Section 176?
No copyright shall subsist, but approval from the government agency or office is necessary for exploitation
What does Republic Act 8293, Section 176 require for exploitation of borrowed materials included in the module for profit?
Approval from the respective copyright owners
Who owns the borrowed materials (e.g., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos) included in the module according to the text?
Their respective copyright holders
What is the role of the government agency or office in relation to borrowed materials included in the module?
To impose conditions for exploitation of such materials for profit
Study Notes
Copyright and Exploitation of Government Works
- Republic Act 8293, Section 176 states that the Government of the Philippines is not entitled to copyright, making its works freely available for exploitation.
- Any person can exploit the work of the Government of the Philippines for profit without needing permission or paying royalties.
Borrowed Materials and Ownership
- Borrowed materials, such as songs, stories, poems, pictures, or photos, included in a module remain copyrighted by their original authors or creators.
- The government agency or office that includes these borrowed materials in a module does not own them, but rather has obtained permission for their use.
Exploitation of Borrowed Materials for Profit
- Republic Act 8293, Section 176 requires that permission from the original copyright holder must be obtained for the exploitation of borrowed materials included in a module for profit.
- Failure to obtain permission may result in copyright infringement.
Test your knowledge of copyright law in the Philippines with this quiz. Explore the regulations and requirements for exploiting government works for profit as stipulated under Republic Act 8293, Section 176.
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