The Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) invites the Ateneo community and the public to join Ateneo Intellectual Property (IP) Week 2026, happening April 13–16, 2026, at Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University. Celebrating Innovation and Creativity 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, “I

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+!

The University of Tokyo's Matsuo-Iwasawa Laboratory, the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visit Ateneo to offer more AI education programs to its students to better support innovation in the Philippines.

The Ateneo de Manila University, through its Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO), has once again been recognized for its excellence in intellectual property (IP) protection and innovation support, earning its 5th Platinum Award and 2nd Palladium Award  from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines  (IPOPHL). The awards were conferred during the 2026 ITSO President’s Summit and General Assembly , held on March 25–26, 2026, at the Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo Ci

On March 18, 2026, the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) , in collaboration with the Rizal Library,  successfully conducted a Copyright Awareness Session  held on the 5th Floor, Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University. The event gathered around 80 participants, composed of students, faculty, and staff within the Ateneo community. The session aimed to strengthen the Ateneo community’s understanding of copyright, particularly in academic, research, and creative cont

Many people believe creativity is something you either have or don’t. When asked to brainstorm or innovate, it’s common to hear, “I’m just not creative.”  But research and practice show that creativity is less about talent — and more about process . The good news? You don’t need to “feel creative” to generate ideas. You need the right conditions, tools, and mindset. Start With Problems, Not Ideas Creativity often stalls when people try to think of ideas out of thin air. Inste

How can we set ourselves apart, considering the neuroscience? In an age that tugs at our attention from all directions, it’s easy to get lost in the endless stream of information. Like all decisions, consumer behaviors are essentially responses of the brain to certain stimuli. As cutting-edge technology advances and the field of neuroscience evolves, so do insights into effective marketing strategies that enable us to reach our desired audience. There is a gap in traditional

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