3.137.   Sanctions  for infringements of IPRs are:  (i) for patents, administrative and civil cases may
be filed, and repetition of the offence constitutes a criminal ac tion. Upon conviction, at the
discretion of the court, an infringer may be imprisoned for six months to three ye ars or fined PH P
100,000 to PH P 300,000; (ii) for trademarks, the courts may award damages, impose a penalty of
imprisonment from two to five years, or a f ine ranging from PHP 50,000 to PH P 200,000 ; (iii) for
copyrig hts, fines and imprisonment depend upon the number of t imes the offence is committed;
and (iv) for plant varieties, imprisonment for three to six y ears or fines of at least PH P 100,000 or
up to three times the profit derived from the infringement are envis aged.
3.138.   Enforcement efforts since 2012 include expediting the prosecution and adjudication of IPR
cases, the establishment of a task force on piracy, and the adoption of an Enforcement Action
Plan. The total market value of seized counterfeited and pirated g oods between 2011 and
October  2017 amounted to more than PHP 45 billion.
3.139.   The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (RA No. 10863) of 30 May 2016 prohibits the
importation or exportation of infringing goods. Upon reasonable cause, enforcement authorities
may examine and search all types of consignment.
3.140.   An amendment to the IP Code, RA No. 10372 of 28 February 2013, strengthens IPOPHL's
enforcement powers with regard to visits to businesses engaging in IP violations. The amendment
also introduces a secondary li ability for persons who benefit from copyright infringements.

### Language ###
English

### Assessment ###
The text contains specific penalties for IPR infringement in the Philippines, including prison terms and fines for trademark violations, which could be of interest to someone seeking legal information.

### Query ###
What is the prison sentence for trademark infringement in the Philippines?
What is the prison sentence for trademark infringement in the Philippines?