Be part of the force that transforms Filipino ideas to create both local and global impact. 

At the heart of a fast-evolving innovation economy, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is where creativity meets protection, and where ideas can be transformed into value for people, industries, and the nation. 

As the national government agency mandated to protect intellectual property or IP in the Philippines, IPOPHL also serves as an active member of the global IP system governed by and in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), as well as interacting with other international IP offices and organizations. This dual role places us at a unique intersection: grounded in public service and aligned with international standards that shape how innovation is protected and advanced worldwide. Here, Philippine expertise contributes to, and evolves alongside, the global architecture of IP. 

We are looking for individuals who want their work to matter and who see IP not as an administrative tool or legal concept, but as a powerful instrument for innovation, creativity, and national development.

WHY IPOPHL?

Where intellectual property is protected, growth begins. 


Help safeguard the intellectual property of inventions, brands, creative works, and innovations that define industries and uplift Filipino talent. 

Where local service meets global standards. 


Operate within a national agency that is part of the global IP network, contributing to and learning from international best practices that shape the future of IP systems worldwide. 

Where careers evolve with purpose. 


Grow in a workplace built on continuous learning, digital transformation, and forward-looking public service.

Where purpose drives performance. 


Work in an environment that values excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement and where public service is a discipline shaped by commitment, curiosity, and pride in meaningful work. 

Where innovation is the standard. 


Be part of a progressive institution modernizing IP systems, strengthening enforcement, and enabling a more dynamic innovation ecosystem for the Philippines. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We welcome professionals and aspiring public servants who are driven by excellence, integrity, and a genuine commitment to public service. 

Selection is based strictly on merit, fitness, and competence, within a fair and inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity framework. 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are ready to contribute to a system where ideas become impact: 

Step 1: Visit the IPOPHL KAWANI Recruitment Portal.

Step 2: Prepare your application documents.

    • Application Letter addressed to Mr. Frisco L. Guce, Director IV, Financial Management and Administrative Service  
    • Duly accomplished, subscribed and sworn/notarized Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport-size picture and thumb mark and Work Experience Sheet using the 2025 version. You may download these forms here
    • Photocopy of Transcript of Records (TOR) 
    • Photocopy of Diploma 
    • Proof of Eligibility  
    • Report of rating/license/certificate of admission to the Bar/certificate of eligibility/eligibility card (authenticated copy, certified true copy, photocopy, scanned copy, or site/screen capture of the eligibility using the Civil Service Eligibility Verification System, Professional Regulation Commission’s (PRC)’s Licensure Examination and Registration Information System (LEARIS), or Supreme Court of the Philippines (SC) Lawyer’s List)  
    • For positions involving practice of profession, valid professional license is required. 
    • Latest Performance Rating (for government employees)  
    • Certificate/s of Training Programs Attended and Employment (COE) 

Step 3: Submit your application online.

Step 4: Wait for confirmation and updates from our HRMDD team.

Start where innovation begins. 

Join IPOPHL and help build a Philippines where intellectual property is protected, creators are empowered,
and innovation is recognized as a driving force of national and global progress. 

For inquiries, clarification or assistance, the HRMDD team can be reached through careers@ipophl.gov.ph