Regional Echo of Intellectual Property Masterclass (IPMC) 

The first phase of the Regional Echo of 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 (𝗜𝗣𝗠𝗖): RAISE Program in the Caraga Region has successfully concluded! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed speakers for sharing their invaluable expertise and empowering participants with practical knowledge in Basic and Intermediate Intellectual Property Management.

We also commend the dedication of our participants—Caraga’s innovators and researchers—who are already advancing technologies and innovations ready for IP filing. Your engagement and enthusiasm have set the stage for greater achievements!

Stay tuned for the second phase of the training, a face-to-face session, happening on February 5-8, 2025, Hosted by Northeastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU), at Tandag City.

A big thank you to our speakers, participants, and facilitators for making this event a resounding success. Together, we continue to promote innovation and strengthen the region’s IP landscape.

The three-day Regional Echo of the Intellectual Property Master Class (IPMC) successfully concluded today, February 7, 2025.

The Regional IPMC brought together Technical Experts, Researchers and Innovators from the three established Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) offices - CSU, NEMSU and ASSCAT - under the RAISE Program in Caraga, led by our CSU TTLO director. Additionally, stakeholders from LGU, DA, and DepEd actively participated in the event. 

Held in Tandag City, this 3-day face-to-face training-workshop served as the continuation of the first part of the echo training on IP Management and Prior Art Searching which was conducted online last December 4-5, 2024. This time, talks on Patent Drafting, Preparing of Patent Documents, and Prosecution (Responding to Office Actions) were taught to the participants. 

This event was co-hosted by the 3 IPTBMs, and we extend our gratitude to IPTBM - NEMSU, led by Engr. Luzminda Bacquial, for taking the lead as the venue host.

Congratulations to the team for their dedication and effort in organizing this event. Thank you everyone for your invaluable support!