PH stays off USTR watch list for 13 straight years, cites stronger enforcement, public awareness drive May 4, 2026 The Philippines has remained out of the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Special 301 Watch List for the 13th consecutive year, reaffirming the country’s sustained progress in strengthening intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement. In its continue reading : PH stays off USTR watch list for 13 straight years, cites stronger enforcement, public awareness drive
Wagi sa Yamang Isip Mylo Speech Buddy: Celebrating ausome children’s first words through innovation and intellectual propertyby Janina LimApril 30, 2026 For children with speech delays, the words “Mama” and “Papa” are hard-won victories, often the result of years of therapy and sustained through the relentless support from parents and environments that enable inclusivity. Mylo Speech Buddy CEO Vince Rocha knows this battle well enough when his son was diagnosed continue reading : Mylo Speech Buddy: Celebrating ausome children’s first words through innovation and intellectual property
Pioneering sports IP rights holders triumph at 2026 Gawad Yamang Isip Awards April 25, 2026 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) once again honored the country’s leading innovators at the 2026 Gawad Yamang Isip (GYI) Awards, shining the spotlight on intellectual property (IP) rights holders and champions whose contributions continue to shape and elevate the innovation landscape of the Philippines. Anchored on the theme “IP in continue reading : Pioneering sports IP rights holders triumph at 2026 Gawad Yamang Isip Awards
IPOPHL launches Philippine Geographical Indications Logo to boost visibility, competitiveness of local products April 29, 2026 The logo features a location pin shape to highlight the idea of origin, marking products as inseparable from where they come from. The three stars, drawn from the Philippine flag, signify Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, reflecting that GI products can emerge from any region. At the center, the continue reading : IPOPHL launches Philippine Geographical Indications Logo to boost visibility, competitiveness of local products
IPOPHL and BARMM‑MTIT Strengthen Collaboration on Intellectual Property April 28, 2026 Minister Farserina A. Mohammad of the Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism (MTIT) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) paid a visit to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to discuss the strengthening of collaboration on intellectual property (IP) development in continue reading : IPOPHL and BARMM‑MTIT Strengthen Collaboration on Intellectual Property
Pickleball’s next shot: Rules, IP rights and the road to the Olympics April 24, 2026 | By Janina Lim In the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, pickleball began as a way to pass time on an old badminton court. Today, the sport has cemented its status as the fastest-growing in the United States for five consecutive years, with a surge few modern sports have matched and an continue reading : Pickleball’s next shot: Rules, IP rights and the road to the Olympics
Honda joins E-Commerce MOU to combat counterfeits online April 24, 2026 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is ramping up efforts to combat counterfeit auto parts in the Philippines through its participation as a signatory to the E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), reinforcing industry-wide collaboration to protect consumers, uphold product integrity and strengthen trust in the digital marketplace. The Intellectual Property Office of the continue reading : Honda joins E-Commerce MOU to combat counterfeits online
IPOPHL, NCIPR open historic Greenhills IP Help Desk to reinforce respect for IP rights among traders April 21, 2026 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) expects stronger respect for intellectual property (IP) rights at Greenhills (GH) Mall following the launch of the Intellectual Property (IP) Rights Help Desk on Monday, a landmark initiative aimed continue reading : IPOPHL, NCIPR open historic Greenhills IP Help Desk to reinforce respect for IP rights among traders
Atty. Teodoro Pascua marks IPOPHL homecoming as new Director General April 20, 2026 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has welcomed Atty. Teodoro C. Pascua as its new Director General, following his appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., bringing back a seasoned intellectual property (IP) and policy official to guide the agency’s next chapter. Pascua brings over 15 years of executive public service experience to the role, having previously served continue reading : Atty. Teodoro Pascua marks IPOPHL homecoming as new Director General
IPOPHL rolls out global creator ID system with DTI support to boost int’l visibility of Filipino artists April 17, 2026 The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to enable more creators in the Philippines to benefit from the International Standard Name Identifier (ISNI) system, a landmark move to streamline rights management system, increase discoverability of artists and ensure proper payment and credit for their work across borders. Through a Memorandum continue reading : IPOPHL rolls out global creator ID system with DTI support to boost int’l visibility of Filipino artists
