Electronic Commerce and Intellectual Property Laws

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture notes on electronic commerce laws, intellectual property, and related legal frameworks.

Law recognizing electronic documents, electronic signatures, and online agreements, ensuring secure and valid electronic transactions.

RA 8792 (Electronic Commerce Act of 2000)

Legally equivalent to handwritten signatures, they establish trust and accountability in online agreements.

Electronic Signatures

Electronic information must remain complete and unchanged to maintain legal validity.

Integrity of Electronic Records

Electronic records must remain accessible, accurately represent original information, and show sender and receiver details.

Retention of Electronic Records

Creations of the mind including inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images.

Intellectual Property (IP)

Occurs when someone uses a trademark without permission, causing confusion about the source of goods or services.

Trademark Infringement

Legal protection that gives creators control over how their original work is copied and used.

Copyright

Legal rule allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission, mainly for education and commentary.

Fair Use of Copyright

Law regulating the production and distribution of optical media to combat piracy.

Optical Media Act RA 9239 (2003)

Law aimed at protecting against cybercrimes, ensuring the integrity of information stored in computers.

Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175)