Substantial reproduction of the entire copyrighted work, or even a large portion thereof is sufficient in point of law to constitute piracy.
Administrative action: The author may turn to the administrative machinery of state and bring an administrative complaint against an infringer,
Administrative fines: Fines not less than Php 5,000.00 but not more than Php 150,000.00 may be levied against the offender.
Criminal Prosecution: The infringer and those who aid and abet her shall be punished by a range of fines according to the degree of recidivism of the offender:
First offense: Imprisonment of 1 year to 3 years plus a fine ranging from Php 50,000.00 to Php 150,000.00.
Second offense: Imprisonment of 3 years and 1 day to 6 years plus a fine ranging from Php 150,000.00 to Php 500,000.00.
Third offense: Imprisonment of 6 years and 1 day to 9 years plus a fine ranging from Php 500,000.00 to Php 1,000,000.00.
Source: Intellectual Property Law (R.A. 8293)
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