UITSO

University Innovation and Technology Support Office

Vision

A university innovation and technology support office (UITSO) serving our institution and local community, enabling and supporting increased innovation in our institution and community, protecting our innovation worldwide through patents, and utilizing and commercializing patented innovation worldwide for the benefit of our institution, local community, and the Philippines.

Mission

The UITSO is committed to providing affordable quality patent information and IP services to our institution, our local community, and the Philippines to support research and development, which will have a positive social, economic, technological, and environmental impact on our community and the Philippines. Our goal is to meet our users' expectations for quality and service while paying close attention to each user's individual needs.

Services

Provide efficient solutions for assessing the novelty and patentability of inventions. Utilizing advanced search algorithms, these services help identify competitors, prevent infringement, and support R&D efforts, crucial for safeguarding intellectual property rights.

Patent drafting is the creation of a precise document describing an invention's technical details for legal protection. It's crucial for securing intellectual property rights by clearly defining novel features and unique elements.

Patent filing assistance involves professional support in preparing and submitting a comprehensive application to obtain legal protection for an invention. This service helps ensure adherence to legal requirements, provides guidance on the necessary documentation, and facilitates a smooth process for seeking exclusive rights and safeguarding the innovation.

Patent prosecution refers to the legal process of interacting with a patent office to obtain and enforce patent rights. It encompasses the entire lifecycle of a patent application, from filing to grant or rejection. Patent prosecution involves responding to office actions, conducting negotiations, and addressing any legal issues that may arise during the examination process. Successful prosecution results in the issuance of a granted patent, providing exclusive rights to the inventor for a specified period.

An IP audit, or intellectual property audit, is a systematic review and assessment of a company's intellectual property assets. This includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. The purpose of an IP audit is to evaluate the strength, value, and potential risks associated with these assets. It helps businesses identify areas for improvement, assess the effectiveness of IP protection strategies, and make informed decisions regarding IP management. An IP audit is a proactive approach to optimizing and protecting intellectual property portfolios for strategic business advantages.

IP education involves training, workshops, and awareness programs to enhance understanding of intellectual property (IP) concepts. Aimed at individuals and businesses, these initiatives cover patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, promoting awareness, innovation, and effective IP management.

IP management is the strategic handling of intellectual property assets within a business. It involves identifying, protecting, and leveraging patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets to enhance competitiveness and achieve business goals. The aim is to maximize value and minimize risks through activities like portfolio development, legal protection, licensing, and enforcement.

Plant Variety Protection (PVP) grants exclusive rights to breeders for new and distinct plant varieties, encouraging innovation and investment in agriculture. It ensures control over production, sale, and use, fostering the development of diverse and improved plant varieties.

IP commercialization transforms intellectual property into economic value through licensing, selling, or other monetization methods. It involves leveraging patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets for revenue generation, fostering innovation, and contributing to business growth.