Philippine innovation and technology support offices generated P24.3 million from intellectual property assets in 2025, up 19 percent from P20.4 million in 2024, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said Wednesday.
The IPOPHL attributed the growth to intensified efforts to market innovations through licensing, spin-offs and direct sales.
“The figures reflect the growing impact of technology transfer and IP commercialization efforts across the ITSOs. They highlight how research and innovation not only contribute to knowledge and societal benefits, but also generate tangible economic value for institutions and stakeholders,” IPOPHL acting director-general Nathaniel Arevalo said.
Commercial gains coincided with record-high IP filings, which reached 3,242 in 2025. This represents a 43.7-percent increase from the 2,257 filings recorded in 2024.
The network of technology centers, known as ITSOs, accounted for 506 of the 999 resident patent filings, representing 50.7 percent of the total following a 15.3 percent annual rise.
ITSOs also contributed 858 of the 1,800 utility model filings and 454 of the 1,578 industrial design applications. These categories saw growth of 31.8 percent and 31.2 percent, respectively.
