Top Filipino scientists, artists, institutions lauded by IPOPHLThe cream of the crop in the Philippine scientific, creative, and research circles were awarded in the 2019 IP Convergence forum on Friday, in recognition of their use of the intellectual property system in contributing to the sciences and arts. IPOPHL lauded six individuals and one business in the  continue reading : Top Filipino Scientists, Artists, Institutions Lauded By IPOPHL

PH maintains positive standing on intellectual property rights enforcementin USTR’s 2019 Special 301 Watch ListThe Philippines for the sixth year, has maintained its good standing in intellectual property rights protection with the United States, as the United States Trade Representative has kept it out of the 2019 Special 301 Watch List, reported the Philippines’ intellectual continue reading : PH maintains positive standing on intellectual property rights enforcement

Marrakesh Treaty to initiate cross-border exchange of accessible workThe Philippines’ adoption of the Marrakesh Treaty will usher in the trade of foreign published works in formats accessible to visually-impaired and otherwise print-disabled Filipinos.This was among the salient provisions of the Treaty explained and discussed by Paolo Lanteri, legal officer of the copyright division of the continue reading : Marrakesh Treaty to initiate cross-border exchange of accessible work

Beware of Plagiarist-PoliticiansThis campaign period, if you haven’t already,  you’ll surely be having an earful of political candidates’ campaign speeches, full of classic lines and oft-cited phrases. But even if voters can’t hold these promises to truth yet, they can be on the lookout for a common fault of public figures:  plagiarism.Recent history is rich continue reading : Beware of Plagiarist-Politicians

HBO’s ’sigils’ that are driving GoT merch maniaThe long summer has gone and Winter is here: every Game of Thrones fan from Dorne to North of the Wall is holding on to their banners for the last season of the highly anticipated HBO series. With millions of fans captured throughout the show’s violent seven seasons, continue reading : HBO’s ’sigils’ that are driving GoT merch mania

EUIPO, IPOPHL look at risks, benefits of technology for IP enforcement, protectionAdvanced technologies of 4th Industrial Revolution can be used both to spread illicit trade, and to combat piracy and counterfeiting, said the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) on Wednesday “Most new technologies have a potential threat to IP but they also pose an opportunity continue reading : EUIPO, IPOPHL look at risks, benefits of technology for IP enforcement, protection

NCIPR destroys P 65 million worth of fakesIPOPHL sets reforms to combat piracy, counterfeiting onlineThe 12-member, anti-piracy task force of the government, the National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) on Friday destroyed P 65 million worth of pirated and counterfeit goods. The ceremonial destruction, coordinated by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) was held as continue reading : NCIPR Destroys P 65 Million Worth Of Fakes

The future of sports: cutting edge & data-drivenFlyknit, Ultraboost, Air Max – no, these aren’t race car models, but the latest footwear lines of rival sports goods giants Nike and Adidas. While the two global brands have been edging each other out for years on design and style, their products are sending the message that continue reading : The Future Of Sports: Cutting Edge & Data-Driven

 IPOPHL revs up intellectual property training through IP AcademyHighlights education and sports as the theme for 2019 National Intellectual Property Rights MonthThe Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) will be embarking on a wide-scale IP training and information crusade with top Philippine universities in the second half of 2019, in a bid to push continue reading : IPOPHL revs up intellectual property training through IP Academy

Copyright and Related Rights: Bridging sports & fandomMichael Jordan’s 1988 Slam Dunk Contest. Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali. Hidilyn Diaz’s landmark Olympic win. The UP Fighting Maroons’ historic Final Four entry.  History is littered with extraordinary moments in sports, but did you know these moments would have gone unseen were it not for intellectual property?The continue reading : Copyright and Related Rights: Bridging sports & fandom