Practice question
Joint owner A proposes to license the patent to an outsider without B’s consent and without proportionally dividing the proceeds with B. No contrary lawful arrangement applies. What does Section107 provide?
- A is not entitled to grant that license on those terms
- A may always license unilaterally and retain every receipt
- Personal use and outsider licensing are identical under Section107
- B’s joint ownership vanishes when the offer is made
- Only the licensee can decide B’s statutory rights
Legal references
- RA8293 IP Code: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1997/ra_8293_1997.html Sections29,31 and104–107.
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