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10 September 2026

AI, IP, and Magnifica Humanitas: The Solitude Behind the Patent

Imagine an AI system that, entirely on its own, invents a long-sought medicine that cures cancer. No human contributed to its creative process. Should the law allow such an invention to be patented? This is Part 2 of a series exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping intellectual property law.

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Antonio Eduardo S. Nachura, Jr.

ACCRALAW Partner Antonio Eduardo S. Nachura, Jr. is a seasoned litigator and a Certified Public Accountant. He serves as the Firm’s Co-Monitor of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and Assistant Partner-in-Charge of Finance.

Mr. Nachura specializes in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, administrative law, criminal law, and corporate law. He represents clients before various prosecutorial offices, trial and appellate courts, and quasi-judicial regulatory boards, including specialized administrative agencies such as the Energy Regulatory Commission and National Privacy Commission.

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In the article, Ms. Culala analyzed the gender-based distinctions governing the acquisition of Philippine citizenship by foreign nationals married to Filipino citizens, exploring the distinct legal pathways respectively available to foreign women and foreign men in such marriages. After underscoring the disparate treatment between the two, she concluded by providing guidance on alternative immigration options for those unable to acquire Philippine citizenship by reason of marriage.
On 24 August 2026, following its required publication, the Rule on the Civil Forfeiture of POGO-Related Assets (“the Rules”), takes effect. The Rules set out the judicial process for forfeiting property and other assets connected with prohibited POGO activities and mark a significant development in the government’s efforts to dismantle illegal POGO operations.
The rapid growth of financial technology has transformed how credit is offered, evaluated, released, and collected. Borrowers can now complete the lending cycle through a mobile phone, without visiting a physical office. While this development has widened credit access, it has raised concerns involving excessive charges, misleading disclosures, unauthorized disbursements, data misuse, and abusive collection practices.

ACCRALAW thanks The Legal 500 Asia Pacific for recognizing the Firm as a leading law firm in various practice areas for 2026. This continued recognition is valued by the Firm, its lawyers, and support staff, who continue to put the hard work during these unprecedented times.

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