APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION

A sworn application for exemption from any of the Prohibited Clauses and/or Mandatory Provisions of the IP Code may be filed with the Director stating the exemption/s being requested, the justification for the exemption/s, and that the agreement is not subject of any judicial, administrative or other proceeding.

Submit the following: 

  • Request letter addressed to DITTB Officer-In-Charge Atty. LOUIE ANDREW C. CALVARIO
  • Two (2) copies of original and notarized/apostilled agreements
  • The duly notarized filled-out sworn application form which shall include a verified statement from the applicant that the agreement is not subject to any judicial, administrative, or other proceedings.
  • List of all TMs or Patents covered by the agreement. (if applicable)
  • Certified True Copy of BIR Registration. (if applicable)
  • Other requirements may be deemed necessary for the evaluation of the application.
  • Prescribed fee/s.

Pay the corresponding fees at the cashier, ground floor.

  • Filing fee: PHP2,525 (small entity) PHP3,030 (big entity)
  • Registration Fee: PHP2,525 (small entity) PHP3,030 (big entity)
  • Publication Fee: PHP930 (small entity) PHP970 (big entity)
  • Per Exemption Claimed: PHP710 (small entity) PHP850 (big entity) 

TOTAL: PHP6,686.20 (small entity) PHP7,878.00 (big entity)

Note: Filing Fees are inclusive of 1% Legal Research Fund (LRF).  Other charges may apply depending on the progress of your application. For full set of fees, refer to: Schedule of Fees

Submit the stamped statement of account (SOA) to the DITTB at the 2nd floor.