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Published by Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines(IPOPHL) on March 6, 2021.
Requested from IPOPHL by S. Domingo at 11:53 AM on
March 6, 2021.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 11/17/2020 - 11/17/2020
Tracking no: #IPOPHL-233062797883
Hi I would like a detailed copy of the details regarding the copyright infringement case of this article "In a Nov. 17, 2020 decision, Judge Ethel Mercado-Gutay found EdCrisch International Inc. (EdCrisch) and its Singapore-based partner Alkem Company liable of copyright infringement after discovering that a significant portion of one of its textbooks, “Pilipinas: Isang Sulyap at Pagyakap,” was copied from “Panahon Kasaysayan at Lipunan: Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas,” published by the University Press of First Asia (UPFA). The court ordered EdCrisch and Alkem to stop the publication, distribution"
Here is the case https://filipino.news/2021/02/18/makati-court-resolves-11-year-copyright-battle/
March 8, 2021 Dear Romel, Thank you for your request dated Mar 06, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Makati court resolves 11-year copyright battle. We received your request on Mar 06, 2021 and will respond on or before Mar 26, 2021 11:53:18 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiE0lQT1BITC0yMzMwNjI3OTc4ODMM, for request with ticket number #IPOPHL-233062797883. Thank you. Respectfully, MARILOU B. ILACIO FOI Receiving Officer
March 26, 2021 Dear Romel Merino, Thank you for your request dated Mar 06, 2021 11:53:18 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information requesting for a detailed copy of the copyright infringement case mentioned in the online article: https://filipino.news/2021/02/18/makati-court-resolves-11-year-copyright-battle/ While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance, this Office does not have the information you have requested as IPOPHL does not have custody of the same. Please be informed that the decision you referred to us was issued by the Makati Regional Trial Court and not by this Office. You may contact the Makati Regional Trial Court through landline number (02) 8899-8618, Sincerely, EMERSON G. CUYO Director IV Bureau of Copyright and Related Rights