The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has teamed up with educational institutions to teach more Filipinos about intellectual property (IP).
On the sidelines of the forum “Leveraging Intellectual Property as an Innovation Enabler and Fuel for Inclusive Economic Growth” in Pasay City on Monday, Director General Teodoro Pascua said IPOPHL aims to build an IP-centered culture.
“We’re looking forward to sitting down with DepEd (Department of Education) and CHED (Commission on Higher Education) to see how we could be able to increase the fire on the understanding of IP even at a younger age, especially at DepEd. Even at a younger age, people should be able to recognize what is IP and creativeness,” he said.
He cited the need to have a “more purposive educational system” where at an early age or when they are still in basic education, students are taught about all their potentials, not just in academics but also on the creative side as well.
“That’s the reason why we want to partner with them (educational institutions),” he said.
Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Allan Gepty said that in the world of IP, a simple idea can turn into something big.
“Intellectual property is about empowering people with the knowledge, tools and opportunities to transform ideas into solutions, (and) creativity into enterprise, and innovation into economic value,” he said.
Gepty said IP “has become a powerful enabler of innovation, entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth.”
“It empowers creators, strengthens businesses and allows ideas to move beyond imagination. From the perspective of international trade, intellectual property is a springboard for a modern and innovation-driven economy,” he added. (PNA)