UMak, the Country’s 2nd Local University ITSO Partner: Towards a Strong Intellectual Property Initiative
The University of Makati (UMak) joined the more than 90 higher education institutions in the country in a comprehensive training initiated by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines for its Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) partners last July 3, 2024, at the IPOPHL Multi-purpose Hall in Taguig City.
All ITSO participants from various universities together with Director Ralph Jarvis H. Alindogan and Deputy Director General Atty. Ann Claire C. Cabochan (both in the middle front row). (Photo: UMak-CDPRM)
UMak established its own ITSO to uphold its commitment to value and protect the intellectual creations of its employees and students. Recognizing the crucial role of intellectual property in fostering innovation, UMak ITSO is dedicated to create an environment where new ideas can thrive.
By understanding the nuances of patent searching and drafting, the UMak ITSO team can assist inventors and innovators within the academic community.
According to IPOPHL, UMak is its second local university ITSO partner in the Philippines following Quezon City University.
ITSO partners doing patent searching as part of their exercise. (Photo: UMak-CDPRM)
Representing UMak were ITSO Director, Assistant Professor Pio Jagurin, and Technical Staff, Mr. Nico Lauren Dela Cruz.
The three-day workshop centered on patent information search and claims drafting, offering participants comprehensive training in crucial aspects of intellectual property management. This included a detailed exploration of patent searching intricacies, patent claims drafting, and the patent filing processes.
(Written by Nico Lauren L. Dela Cruz)
