IPOPHL Examines KIPA Recommendations

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is looking at the Korean Invention Promotion Association’s (KIPA) recommendations on establishing a national IP human resource development framework and a  certification system for specific IP professions.

These recommendations come from a seven-month knowledge-sharing program (KSP) that concluded last August. This KSP included several policy consultations regarding the IPOPHL’s efforts and plans for strengthening the IP-based professions.

IP Academy Officer-in-Charge Assistant Director Frederick P. Romero, Ph.D. said that “With the comprehensive study by the KIPA, IPOPHL is better equipped in expanding our capabilities in furthering IP professions. This partnership opens the possibilities to broadening horizons for our IP professionals,”

Meanwhile, IPOPHL Director General Rowel S. Barba praised the accomplishment of the KSP and noted it to be a timely development as filings are starting to recover, which shows a renewed demand for IP protection.

“This boost in demand for protecting new IPs also raises the need for IP professionals who are skilled and learned enough to safeguard these new intangible assets. These recommendations welcome the findings of this cooperation as a chance to further meet the demands of the growing IP market,” said Barba.

This study conducted also provides the IPOPHL with more understanding of how to create the implementing rules and regulations (IRR), which are still being finalized by the IP Academy. This would help in enhancing the professionalization of patent and trademark agents acknowledged by the IPOPHL.

Source: Manila Bulletin