As part of the agreement, IP Philippines and the BSA have already hosted a special IPR law training for prosecutors, hearing officers, and enforcers. The training, which was held right after the MOA signing, focused on the complexities of prosecuting cases of software infringements and other IPR cases.

'We are looking at holding regular enforcement training and seminars, maybe once a month,' said Cristobal. 'If we combine our efforts we will be able to eradicate this eventually.'