SEC. 13. In case the owner of a patent dies intestate, his rights shall be transmitted to his legitimate heirs. In the absence of these, they shall pass to the Government of the Philippine Islands which may, in its option, either put the invention to profit itself or sell the same to private individuals or corporations.
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CitationAct No. 2793 Section 13 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)
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