RA 165 Section 10

Right to Patent.

Section 10

SEC. 10. Right to Patent.—The right to the patent belongs to the true and actual inventor, his heirs, legal representatives or assigns. If two or more persons have an invention jointly, the right to the patent belong to them jointly. If two or more persons have made the invention this patent shall belong to the person who is the first to file an application for such inventions, unless the contrary is shown.

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