To strengthen the continuing learning programs on intellectual property of the IPOPHL, the IP Academy presents the Beyond IP (BeIP) Mastercourse. The program aims to provides an opportunity for university/graduate/post-graduate students and young professionals to acquire a deeper knowledge of IP, and how it can be used as a tool for sustainable development.
With an extensive and comprehensive 5-day lecture series, the master course delivers core sessions on trademark, patent and innovation, copyright and related rights, protection and enforcement, commercialization, and profession. The program also IP Legal and IP Management Tracks, through which the participants can select which track is most aligned with their fields of specialization.
The BeIP Program is designed for graduate/post-graduate students, young professionals with a business and law background, and government officials whose duties may require them to understand how the international IP system functions and its intersection with other policy areas.
Requirements are:
1. Completion of the pre-registration process
2. Payment of the course fee
3. Completion of the course module DL-001 Primer on Intellectual Property
For inquiries, send us an email at ipacademy@ipophil.gov.ph
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Morning Session (9:00am – 12:00pm) |
Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 4:00pm) | ||
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Day 1 – June 2 |
Keynote – Hon. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, Senator of the 18th Congress |
International Trademark Landscape: Contemporary Issues in the Field of Trademark – Atty. Josephine Santiago, Former IPOPHL DG, UP College of Law |
The Philippine Perspective: Updates on Trademarks, Unfair Competition, False Designations of Origin, and Antitrust – Atty. Divina Ilas-Panganiban, Quisumbing and Torres |
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Introduction to Intellectual Property System: Challenges and Opportunities in the Philippine and Global Settings – Assistant Director Frederick Romero, BCRR, IPA, IPOPHL |
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The Philippine Trademark System: Scope, Examination, Search and Registration Guidelines – Ms. Valerie Marquina, BOT, IPOPHL |
Trends in International Agreements and Free Trade Agreements on Intellectual Property Rights – Atty. Mark Herrin, ASEAN |
The Importance of Intellectual Property and Brand Management in the Philippine Setting – Atty. Chad Concepcion, Baker and McKenzie |
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| Day 2 – June 3 |
The Philippine Patent System and Landscape: Exceptions, Limitations, and Flexibilities – Director Lolibeth Medrano, BOP, IPOPHL |
International and Regional Patent Systems (Paris Convention, PCT, TRIPS, Hague, Etc.) – Atty. Rowanie Nakan, Cruz, Marcelo & Tenafrancia Law |
Patent Workshop: General Patent Drafting and Management – Atty. Editha Hechanova, Hechanova Law |
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Promotion on Innovation: Patent Search Workshop – Dr. Jerry Ligaya, TUP |
The Philippine Patent Law and its Interrelation with Philippine Laws on Public Health – Asst. Director Ann Edillon, BOP, IEO, IPOPHL |
Current and Emerging Issues in the Philippine High-Technology and Innovation Industries – Dr. Jerome Palaganas, Nanotronics Inc. |
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| Day 3 – June 4 |
Copyright and Related Rights: Exceptions, Limitations and Recent Developments – Atty. Daniel Hofilena, IP Academy |
Copyright and the Public: An In-Depth Look of the Doctrine of Fair Use and other Laws Related to Copyrights – Atty. Jeremy Bayaras, BCRR, IPOPHL |
Copyright in the Digital Environment: New Threats and Challenges – Atty. Edmund Jason Barranda, Barranda & Associates |
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IP in the Entertainment Industry: Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights – Atty. Mark Thursday Alciso, FILSCAP |
International Conventions on Copyright: Berne Convention, Beijing Treaty, and other Treaties on Copyright Law – Atty. Jenifer Laygo, IP Key South-East Asia Project |
Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Traditional Cultural Expression – Towards a Suitable Protection System – Atty. Jeanette Florita, PANLIPI |
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| Day 4 – June 10 |
Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement and IP Rights Monitoring – Atty. Ricardo Blancaflor |
The Adjudication Proceedings in Intellectual Property – Atty. Adoracion Zare, BLA, IPOPHL |
Building an Intellectual Property Policy and Guidelines for your Institution – Atty. Christopher Cruz, De La Salle University |
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Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Strategies: Perspective from a Philippine Corporation – Atty. Arnold Perez, PMFTC |
Modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation and Arbitration – Atty. Arleo Magtibay, PDRCI |
Managing your IP Portfolio: From a Management Perspective – Ms. Radhni Dhar, IP Solutions, Southeast Asia |
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| Day 5 – June 11 |
IP Commercialization: Transfer of Technology and Licensing – Atty. Patricia Bunye, Cruz, Marcelo & Tenafrancia Law |
Intellectual Property Valuation: Theory and Practice – Mary Jade Roxas-Divinagracia, PWC Philippines |
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Simulation Exercises on Licensing Negotiations – Atty. Patricia Bunye, Cruz, Marcelo & Tenafrancia Law |
Practicing IP in the Philippine Context: Opportunities and Challenges – Asst. Secretary Allan Gepty, DTI |
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Testimonials from the previous BeIP Mastercourse
