The Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) is celebrating 7 years of supporting researchers, innovators, creators and startups—and you get to celebrate with us! As part of our anniversary, we’re offering a 25% discount on professional fees for Trademark and Copyright Applications. This special anniversary offer is available for the first 7 applicants only—the perfect opportunity to secure your brand, logo, creative work, or original content. Whether you’re a student, ent

Innovative student technologies addressing real-world challenges in terrain mapping, smart retail systems, energy intelligence, and water safety took center stage during the 2026 SOSE-SVBB Competition for Student Research with the Highest IP Potential held on May 7, 2026, at the PLDT-CTC Room 413 of Ateneo de Manila University. Organized by the Ateneo de Manila University School of Science and Engineering (SOSE) in partnership with the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIP

The Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) was honored to serve as a guest speaker for an online Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness Session under the QCertified Roadmap Program. Held on April 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom, the session gathered around 60 participants from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across diverse sectors, including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Participants were eager to understand how IP protection can support inno

When it comes to generating ideas, collaboration is often seen as the default. Brainstorming sessions, sticky notes on walls, and group workshops are common images of creativity. But working alone can be just as powerful — and sometimes more effective. Understanding when to ideate individually and when to ideate as a team helps improve both the quality of ideas and the efficiency of the process. The Strength of Individual Ideation Individual ideation allows people to think f

On April 30, 2026, the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) conducted an engaging Design Thinking HCD+ Workshop at the PIPAC Building, Ateneo de Manila University – Loyola Heights campus. Running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the workshop gathered a focused group of six participants from both academe and industry, creating a highly interactive and collaborative learning environment. Group photo of Participants with their Certificates of Completion A Human-Centered Challenge

This May 30–31, 2026, experience learning in a whole new way at All aBOARD EXPO sa QC 2026—where strategy, creativity, and leadership come alive through games. The Ateneo Blue Nest, through the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO), in partnership with Gaming Library, brings you ELITE (Experiential Leadership & Innovation Training Ecosystem) — a unique workshop series that uses modern strategy board games to develop essential leadership, decision-making, and innovation s

On March 4, 2026, Ateneo Blue Nest, the startup incubator of the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO), partnered with the Benilde Hub of Innovation for Inclusion (HiFi) to host Co-Founder Connect, a curated speed networking event designed to help aspiring startup founders meet potential co-founders and collaborators. Most startups do not fail simply because the idea was wrong. They fail because the team was not ready to build it. For early-stage founders, finding a co-f

Blue Hacks 2026 gathered the brightest minds from across the nation, which successfully concluded on March 29, 2026. Participants were challenged to design and develop applications that could address pressing societal concerns through the lens of sustainable urban development.

When people hear the word constraints , they often think of limitations — rules that restrict freedom and suppress creativity. In reality, constraints are not the enemy of creativity. They are often what make creativity possible . Research and practice consistently show that some of the most innovative ideas emerge not from unlimited freedom, but from working within clear boundaries. Why a Blank Canvas Can Be Paralyzing Total freedom can feel empowering at first, but it often

Ateneo celebrates IP Week 2026 with the theme: IP and Sports - Ready, Set, Innovate!