MSMEs undergo first intensive WIPO-IPOPHL mentoring program to build IP strategies for business growth February 3, 2026 Over 20 MSMEs from all over the country are set to maximize their business value from the recently launched Intellectual Property Management Clinic (IPMC), a joint initiative led by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the World continue reading : MSMEs undergo first intensive WIPO-IPOPHL mentoring program to build IP strategies for business growth
Accupower Distributors, Inc. joins E-Commerce MOU to protect products against online counterfeiting February 2, 2026 Industrial wholesaler and distributor Accupower Distributors, Inc. (ADI) has joined the E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 28, marking its formal commitment to strengthen measures in addressing online counterfeiting related to its product lines. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) facilitated ADI’s induction continue reading : Accupower Distributors, Inc. joins E-Commerce MOU to protect products against online counterfeiting
Wagi Sa Yamang Isip Saltric: When flowing water becomes power for communities by Janina Lim Millions of households across the country still slip into darkness each night, many of them in remote, mountainous or island communities where building energy infrastructure is difficult and costly. But where water flows, light may soon follow. It is in these places where Saltric Power plans to deploy continue reading : Saltric: When flowing water becomes power for communities
IPOPHL calls for increased commercialization of innovations in universities January 29, 2026 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is urging academic institutions to take a more active role in commercializing their technologies and translating academic research into economic and social value. “When institutions enable commercialization, several positive gains are created. It brings new revenue streams for universities to reinvest in R&D, helps society continue reading : IPOPHL calls for increased commercialization of innovations in universities
IPOPHL extends int’l patent filing assistance program January 28, 2026 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has extended its filing assistance program for new applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), enabling inventors to protect their technologies in global markets at reduced costs. The PCT Filing Assistance Program waives certain fees and provides technical consultation on the PCT system and application process. Under the program, preliminary search fees continue reading : IPOPHL extends int’l patent filing assistance program
IPOPHL–DICT pact to strengthen IP system, boost ICT innovations January 27, 2026 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in supporting digital infrastructure innovations through a responsive and robust intellectual property (IP) system. The MOU, continue reading : IPOPHL-DICT pact to strengthen IP system, boost ICT innovations
Antibiotics from the beaches? How Iloilo’s University of San Agustin is turning the tides in drug discovery January 19, 2026 by Janina Lim In 2015, Dr. Jonel Saludes and Dr. Doralyn Dalisay made a bold move. After decades of thriving research careers in the United States, they returned to their hometown, Iloilo. Their decision puzzled continue reading : Antibiotics from the beaches? How Iloilo’s University of San Agustin is turning the tides in drug discovery
IPOPHL highlights role of IP in trade, innovation, and ASEAN engagement January 13, 2026 Underscoring the importance of intellectual property (IP) in advancing innovation, trade, and economic growth, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), in collaboration with the Bureau of International Trade Relations of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), recently hosted continue reading : IPOPHL highlights role of IP in trade, innovation, and ASEAN engagement
IPOPHL rises to 3rd most innovative IP office in the world January 12, 2026 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has been recognized as the third most innovative intellectual property (IP) office in the world, underscoring IPOPHL’s sustained investments in digital systems and institutional capacity-building. Based on the World Trademark Review’s (WTR) 2026 IP Office Innovation Ranking, IPOPHL tied with the continue reading : IPOPHL rises to 3rd most innovative IP office in the world
PH renews push for Broadcasting Treaty, extends support for equitable global copyright system January 5, 2026 The Philippines has once again led a strong call at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to finally convene a Diplomatic Conference to conclude the Broadcasting Organizations Treaty, a treaty whose negotiations began in Manila in 1997 and remain hanging after 28 years. continue reading : PH renews push for Broadcasting Treaty, extends support for equitable global copyright system
