The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) unveiled its regional development plan on intellectual property (RDPIP), a three-year initiative to strengthen IP protection and commercialization across the country.
“The RDPIP recognizes that while we aim to harmonize IP efforts, each region has its unique requirements,” said IPOPHL director-general Rowel Barba at the plan’s launch during the IP Convention in Iloilo on Sept. 26, 2024.
“We’re committed to tailoring our approach to maximize the impact in every area,” he said.
The RDPIP is designed to meet the specific IP needs of each region, promoting collaboration between government, academia and industry.
Key activities include conducting needs assessments, organizing consultations, and launching regional events to foster knowledge sharing and innovation.
IPOPHL started implementing the RDPIP in the Western Visayas Region and plans to expand to Cagayan Valley this year.
IPOPHL’s documentation, information and technology transfer bureau (DITTB), the lead implementer of the program, encouraged existing and future partners to fully embrace the RDIPIP and actively support its vision of fostering innovation across regions.
“We encourage all stakeholders to embrace the RDPIP and actively support its vision of fostering innovation across all regions. This is a movement towards sustainable growth and innovation,” said DITTB director Ralph Jarvis Alindogan.
