QCU Delegates Complete Intensive Patent Search and Drafting Training at Ateneo de Manila University
Recognizing the vital role of innovation in national development and economic growth, Quezon City University (QCU) has taken another significant step in strengthening its innovation ecosystem through participation in a specialized intellectual property training program.
From June 30 to July 4, 2025, representatives from the university’s Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) attended the 5-Day Patent Search and Drafting Training hosted by Ateneo de Manila University. The training brought together innovators, researchers, and technology transfer professionals to build competencies in intellectual property protection and commercialization.
Participating on behalf of QCU were ITSO General Manager Maria Aura C. Impang, along with Joe Andrew Esposa, Crystallynne Cortez, and Luisito Soriano. The program was jointly organized by the Asian Intellectual Property Organization (AIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).
Throughout the intensive workshops, participants acquired practical skills in prior art searching, patent drafting, and intellectual property protection. The training also exposed delegates to real-world commercialization processes, including licensing negotiations and technology transfer strategies.
A notable component of the program was the presentation and pitching of “PICAPOD,” an innovative prototype designed for rapid oral absorption and enhanced energy delivery. The exercise allowed participants to apply learned concepts while demonstrating readiness to navigate the commercialization landscape.
By investing in intellectual property education and capability building, QCU aims to safeguard the innovations developed by its students and faculty. The university believes that stronger intellectual property protection mechanisms can accelerate the transformation of research outputs into viable products, enterprises, and startup opportunities.
As QCU continues to champion innovation, initiatives such as patent training and commercialization readiness programs serve as key pillars in establishing a dynamic, university-driven innovation ecosystem that contributes to local economic growth and technological advancement.
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