IP Academy

28/08/2026

IPOPHL's IP Academy conducted the “IP Forward: Intellectual Property for NFRDI Researchers and Professionals” with DA-NFRDI, helping strengthen researchers’ knowledge and skills in protecting and managing their research outputs and innovations for the advancement of the fisheries and aquatic resources sector.

Thank you, DA-NFRDI, for advancing IP awareness in research!

25/08/2026

HER IDEAS. HER INNOVATION. HER WORLD.

Are you a woman innovator, creator, or entrepreneur looking to protect your invention beyond the Philippines?

Join the WIPO–IPOPHL Webinar on Patents & the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) for Women Innovators, Creators and Entrepreneurs and learn how the PCT can simplify the process of seeking patent protection in multiple countries. Through a single international application, applicants can seek protection in multiple PCT member countries, while retaining the option to pursue national or regional patent protection.

📅 September 16, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

FREE REGISTRATION!

Register and access the course module here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07nF810

Expand your knowledge. Protect your ideas. Explore opportunities beyond borders.

📩 For inquiries: [email protected]

20/08/2026

Law students, are you ready to make your case and debate your way to victory?

Gather your sharpest minds, form smartest team, and get ready to put your legal and IP knowledge to the test in The Debate competition of the IP C.I.R.C.L.E. League!

Fierce debates. Brilliant arguments. Exciting prizes.

Think your team has what it takes to become this year’s IP champions? Register and submit your endorsement letters now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07lhnM0

For more IP learning opportunities, make sure to follow and share Academy’s page.

Law students, are you ready to make your case and debate your way to victory?

Gather your sharpest minds, form smartest team, and get ready to put your legal and IP knowledge to the test in The Debate competition of the IP C.I.R.C.L.E. League!

Fierce debates. Brilliant arguments. Exciting prizes.

Think your team has what it takes to become this year’s IP champions? Register and submit your endorsement letters now:: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07lhnM0

For more IP learning opportunities, make sure to follow and share Academy’s page.

18/08/2026

Do you have what it takes to become the ultimate IP Quiz master?

The IP C.I.R.C.L.E. League is back! Undergraduate and law students, get ready to put your intellectual property knowledge to the test in The Quiz competition!

Think you have what it takes to claim the crown? Exciting prizes and ultimate bragging rights await!

Register and submit your endorsement letters now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07fYdJ0

For more IP Learning opportunities, make sure to follow and share Academy’s page.

13/08/2026

THE IP C.I.R.C.L.E. LEAGUE IS BACK!

Who will be crowned this year’s IP Champion?

Calling all undergraduate and law students! Form your team, bring your A-game, and represent your school with pride in this year’s The Quiz and The Debate Competion.

Your school. Your team. Your shot. Register now:

The Quiz — Open to all undergraduate and law students.
🔗 https://na2.hubs.ly/H077tKp0

The Debate — Open to all law students.
🔗 https://na2.hubs.ly/H077tVG0

For more IP learning opportunities, make sure to follow and share IP Academy’s page.

THE IP C.I.R.C.L.E. LEAGUE IS BACK!

Who will be crowned this year’s IP Champion?

Calling all undergraduate and law students! Form your team, bring your A-game, and represent your school with pride in this year’s The Quiz and The Debate Competion.

Your school. Your team. Your shot. Register now:
The Quiz — Open to all undergraduate and law students.
🔗 https://na2.hubs.ly/H077tKp0

The Debate — Open to all law students.
🔗 https://na2.hubs.ly/H077tVG0

For more IP learning opportunities, make sure to follow and share Academy’s page.

30/07/2026

Day 8 of the 2026 WIPO–IPOPHL Summer School focused on Intellectual Property and Sustainable Development, highlighting the role of intellectual property in promoting cultural preservation, environmental sustainability, fair competition, and sound IP management.

Participants gained valuable insights through engaging sessions delivered by Atty. Jeanette A. Florita of the Tanggapang Panlegal ng mga Katutubo sa Pilipinas (PANLIPI), Dr. Emil John Cabrera of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), Atty. Maria Karla Rosita Bernardo of Bengzon & Untalan, and Atty. Frederick August Jose of Quisumbing Torres. The discussions explored the protection of indigenous music and cultural expressions, intellectual property and environmental sustainability, unfair competition in emerging markets, and the fundamentals of IP audit.

As the Summer School continues, participants are strengthening their understanding of how intellectual property can support sustainable development while fostering innovation, cultural heritage, and responsible business practices.

29/07/2026

Day 7 of the 2026 WIPO–IPOPHL Summer School focused on Intellectual Property Enforcement, equipping participants with practical knowledge on protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights through legal and commercial mechanisms.

Participants engaged in insightful sessions led by Atty. Daniel S. Hofileña of KPH Law, Atty. Reena C. Mitra-Ventanilla of Quisumbing Torres, and Atty. Rhoda Regina Reyes-Rara of MarksPro Philippines. The discussions covered alternative dispute resolution, technology transfer and licensing agreements, practical drafting of licensing agreements for the creative industries, and effective strategies for intellectual property rights enforcement.

28/07/2026

Day 6 of the 2026 WIPO–IPOPHL Summer School marked the beginning of the program's face-to-face sessions, with a full day dedicated to Intellectual Property Commercialization and the practical application of intellectual property in driving innovation and business growth.

Participants gained valuable insights through engaging lectures delivered by Atty. Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan of the Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (IPAP), Ms. Mary Jade Roxas-Divinagracia of PwC Philippines, Atty. Felicisimo Agas III of Quisumbing Torres, and Atty. Christopher E. Cruz of De La Salle University. The sessions explored practical strategies for managing intellectual property assets, IP valuation, licensing best practices, and commercialization strategies that help transform innovations into market-ready opportunities.

The day concluded with collaborative research breakout sessions, where participants further developed their research projects while applying the knowledge and practical insights gained from the day's discussions.

27/07/2026

Day 5 of the 2026 WIPO–IPOPHL Summer School explored the evolving landscape of intellectual property through discussions on emerging trends in IP and their impact on innovation, creativity, and society.

Participants engaged in insightful sessions led by Mr. Paolo Federico Ramos of the Philippine Creative Industries Development Council Secretariat (PCIDCS), Atty. Felicisimo Agas III of Quisumbing Torres, Atty. Oliver Xavier Reyes of Disini Law, and Atty. Jose Maria A. Ochave of Unilab Education Inc. The lectures covered the Philippine Creative Industries Roadmap, intellectual property and emerging technologies, ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence, and the intersection of intellectual property and public health in emerging economies.

The day concluded with collaborative research breakout sessions, enabling participants to further refine their research topics while integrating the valuable insights gained from the week's discussions.

24/07/2026

Day 4 of the 2026 WIPO–IPOPHL Summer School centered on patents, utility models, and industrial designs, equipping participants with practical knowledge on protecting and maximizing innovations in emerging economies.

Through insightful sessions delivered by Atty. Fatima Mamangon of the Bureau of Patents, Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), Atty. Monica G. Bugayong of Federis & Associates, and Atty. Rowanie A. Nakan, Senior Partner at Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia, participants explored the role of patents in driving innovation and economic growth, protecting industrial designs in competitive markets, conducting effective patent searches, and drafting strong patent claims.

The day concluded with an interactive discussion and valuable takeaways that further strengthened participants' understanding of the patent system and its role in fostering innovation, creativity, and sustainable development in emerging economies.