In a momentous triumph for innovation and excellence, UP Manila has once again clinched the prestigious Platinum Award from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) for the fourth time during the 2024 President’s Summit themed “ITSO: Celebrating Collaboration, Cultivating Innovation” at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City, on March 18, 2024.
“We are exerting our effort, doing our best in UP Manila TTBDO to protect the inventions of our researchers and innovators of UP Manila to utilize and have this be available to the intended beneficiaries through utilization processes and commercialization. Ultimately, we aim at contributing to better health outcomes and better health to Filipinos here and also abroad,” said Dr. Lourdes Marie S. Tejero, Dr. Tejero, director of the UP Manila’s Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO) during the event.
TTBDO played a pivotal role in the university’s resounding success, spearheading a series of initiatives aimed at promoting intellectual property awareness and facilitating technology transfer. Noteworthy among these initiatives were seven Fundamentals of IP Seminars (FIPS) and 52 IP consultations. Additionally, the office organized two Patent Search Courses and a Patent Drafting Course, equipping innovators with vital knowledge and skills in intellectual property management.
Furthermore, UP Manila TTBDO’s efforts yielded fruitful results with the filing of seven patents, covering a diverse range of groundbreaking inventions. These patents, along with their lead investigators, include:
In a significant milestone, UP Manila TTBDO also facilitated the commercialization of a technology through a signed licensing agreement with an industry partner, underscoring the tangible impact of university-industry collaboration in driving innovation forward.
New Technology Licensing:
1. Biomarkers for Response to Cardiovascular Therapy
2. Dissection In-Situ Submersible Ergonomic Cadaver Table (DISSECT)
Renewed Technology Licensing:
1. Lagundi Tablet and Syrup for cough of non-bacterial origin, bronchitis, and asthma
Platinum Award, the highest clustering distinction granted to Innovation and Technology Support Offices (ITSO) nationwide, recognizes UP Manila’s consistent dedication to advancing the frontiers of technology and intellectual property.
The President’s Summit united participants from across the Philippines to celebrate collaboration and innovation in intellectual property. ITSO members’ achievements were highlighted emphasizing intellectual property’s vital role in fostering innovation and economic growth. UP Manila has received the Platinum Award in 2020, 2021, and in 2022. The consecutive attainment of the Platinum Award by UP Manila for 2023 not only underscores the university’s competence in innovation but also highlights its pivotal role in advancing the nation’s intellectual property landscape.
Text by: Charmaine A. Lingdas