The IP Boost Camp is a five-day intermediate level program that aims to provide an opportunity for undergraduate students and law students to acquire a deeper knowledge of IP and IP-related areas to better prepare them in their respective career by boosting their competence and confidence on IP.

The program will cover a wide range of topics including patents, trademarks, copyright, and other forms of intellectual property.

On the sixth day, an IP Career Expo will take place, featuring intellectual property and human resources experts, as well as leading law firms with IP practices. This event will give undergraduate and law students insight into the field of IP and showcase various career paths available in the industry.

DATE:

July 10-12

and

15-17, 2024

FEES:

Participants from least developed countries:

Students : P1,000.00

Participants from developed countries:

Students : P1,500.00

PROGRAM

Day 1

  • IP Boost Camp Primer / Introduction of the Program
  • Discussion of requirements, group activities
  • Groupings/Get to know
  • Overview of IP, Intro to IPOPHL and IP Academy
  • Reminders on IPOPHL Office Tour
  • Travel from venue to IPOPHL office
  • Assembly on IPOPHL office driveway/lobby
  • IPOPHL Office Tour

Day 2 - Trademarks

  • Protecting your Mark: Trademark and its impact on National Development
  • Mini Challenge: Trademark
  • Workshop: Trademark Examination, Registration Process and Search
  • Emerging Contemporary Issues on Trademark Protection:
    Counterfeiting and Digital Economy
  • Philippine Origin-Linked Products: A Closer Look on the Geographical Indication (GI) System in the Philippines, its Importance and Impact to the Society

Day 3 - Patent, Utility Model, and Industrial Design

  • Patent and Innovation: Overview of Patent and the Patent System in the Philippines
  • Team Huddle
  • Group Presentation (Patent)
  • Workshop: Prior Art Search
  • Mini Challenge: Patent

Day 4 – Copyright and Related Rights

  • Cultivating Creativity: Copyright Protection and Its Role on the Philippine Creative Economy
  • Mini Challenge: Copyright
  • Panel Discussion on the Current Landscape of Various Creative Industry Sectors
  • The Dawn of a New Age: Copyright in the Digital Era
  • Group Presentation (SDG Advocacy Video)
  • Team Huddle for Final presentation

Day 5 - Other Intellectual Property Areas

  • Reinforcing Your Rights: The Path of IP Enforcement
  • IP Management: IP Commercialization, Technology Transfers and Licensing
  • Final Huddle
  • Group Presentation/ Final Requirements Part 1
  • Group Presentation/ Final Requirements Part 2

Day 6 - Graduation Ceremonies

  • Graduation Message
  • Presentation of Graduates and Awarding of Certificate of Completion
  • Awarding of Special Awards: Top 10 Boost Campers, Top 3 Best Groups, Best Final Paper Presentation
  • Top 1 Boost Camper Address
  • Video Watching

REGISTRATION

Step 1: Create an ILAW account

  • Go to ILAW website (ilaw.ipophil.gov.ph)
  • Click “Log in” and then click “New Account”
  • Complete the required information to create an account
  • Check email for confirmation to verify your account

Step 2: Select the Course

  • Once verified, go to “Courses”
  • Click “Synchronous” then select “IP Boost Camp”
  • Click the course shell “IP Boost Camp 2024 – Manila”
  • Click “Enrol Me”

Step 3: Registration and Payment

  • Once inside the course shell, answer the registration form and submit a copy of the following:
    1. School ID
    2. Registration Form
    3. Formal Picture
  • Wait for IP Academy’s email for the payment of fees.

Contact:

For questions or concerns you may email Mr. Benjamin C. Villarico at benjamin.villarico@ipophil.gov.ph or Ms. Mary Diane A. Duran at diane.duran@ipophil.gov.ph