PD 49 (Decree
on Intellectual Property) Section 40
Section 40
SEC. 40. Violation of any of the rights conferred by
this chapter shall entitle those charged with their enforcement to the
same rights and remedies available to a copyright owner. In addition,
damages which may be availed of under the Civil Code may also be
recovered. Any damage recovered after the creator's death shall be held
in trust for and remitted to the heirs.
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CitationPD 49 (Decree
on Intellectual Property) Section 40 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)
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