The Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO)  invites the Ateneo community and the public to join Ateneo Intellectual Property (IP) Week 2026, happening April 13–17, 2026, at Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University. Celebrated annually in connection with World Intellectual Property Day 2026 , Ateneo IP Week highlights the importance of intellectual property in shaping innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. This year’s theme, “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!”,

The Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO)  attended the 1st Qwen Meetup in Manila  on March 5, 2026 . The event provided an opportunity for AIPO to engage with the local AI builder community, learn more about the Qwen  open-source model family, and explore how access to Alibaba Cloud  services may create more opportunities for Ateneo students to experiment with emerging AI tools and infrastructure. AIPO’s work includes startup support, IP protection, and innovation manag

On February 27, 2026, the   Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) successfully conducted an Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness Session focused on trademarks. The online seminar brought together 115 participants from Ateneo and external communities to strengthen their understanding of trademark protection. The session featured Atty. Joan Janneth Estremadura, Senior Associate from ACCRALAW  and an esteemed alumna of the Ateneo Law School. With her extensive expertise in

The Ateneo Intellectual Property Office congratulates four of its staff members: Dr Jon Fernandez, Mr George "GQ" Quitoriano, Mr Steve Chaves, and Ms Vanessa Malapit; who were awarded during the 48th University Service Awards last 04 March 2026 by the Ateneo de Manila University in recognition for their years of service. Dr Proceso "Jon" Fernandez Jr has been the Director of the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) since 2019. He is a computer science professor at Aten

On February 7, 2026 (9:00 AM – 12:00 NN), 16 student founders representing 8 startup groups from the KISLAP cohort gathered at the PLDT-CTC Bldg. Rm 513, Ateneo de Manila University, for a focused Design Thinking Workshop for KISLAP Student Entrepreneurs. The session was facilitated by Mr Steve Chaves of the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office . The primary goal of the session was to help student entrepreneurs refine their ideas and pinpoint the main pain point they are tryin

On the morning of January 31, 2026 , around 40 BS Information Technology Entrepreneurship (ITE) students  gathered at the Science Education Complex (SEC) Building A  of Ateneo de Manila University for a focused and hands-on Design Thinking – Train the Trainers Workshop . Held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN , the session was facilitated by Steve Chaves  of the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO)  and was powered by the Office of Social Concern and Involvement (OSCI) . The ini

To the Ateneo Higher Education Community , Understanding Your Rights: Join Us for a Copyright Awareness Session Whether drafting a research paper, developing an app, or creating digital art, understanding your rights is crucial. It is the first step in protecting your work. The Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) , in collaboration with the Rizal Library , Ateneo Blue Nest , and the Bureau of Copyrights and Related Rights Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines

Creativity is often treated as something mysterious or a rare talent reserved for artists, inventors, or “naturally gifted” individuals. Explore some of the most common cretivity myths and why letting go of them matters.

Are you ready to think outside the box, solve real-world challenges, and design solutions that matter for people and society? We invite you to our 2026 Design Thinking Workshop Series now enhanced with HCD+!

On January 26, 2026, the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) conducted an intellectual property (IP) awareness session for BS Chemistry and Materials Science Engineering students of Dr Erwin P Enriquez. The session aimed to provide students with a foundational understanding of IP matters, specifically tailored to the needs of those studying chemistry and materials science engineering. Mr Bryan Erfe, Business Development Officer at AIPO, kicked off the session with an