The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) completed the fourth cycle of its Licensing, Audit and Valuation of IP Rights (L.A.V. IP) program, which equips stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to manage, value, and commercialize intellectual property (IP) assets effectively. The current cycle has produced 17 graduates from the private sector, government institutions and non-government organizations, adding to a growing network…
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New Report: PH creative economy poised for Global takeoff but needs stronger Filipino-owned IP, creative brand to unlock full potential
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AI-Driven Green and Inclusive Technologies for Climate-Resilient Filipino Communities.
IPOPHL opens contest calling for AI-powered tech to build climate-resilient communities The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is calling on Filipino innovators to bring forward artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies that can strengthen community resilience against environmental challenges and build a more sustainable future. Through its 2026 Socially Relevant Technologies (SRT) Contest, which carries the theme “AI-Driven Green and Inclusive Technologies for Climate-Resilient Filipino Communities,” IPOPHL highlights the growing role of AI in building solutions to address the country’s…
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