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.

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

On January 24, 2026, the Ateneo Chemistry Olympiad (AChO) 2026 , in partnership with the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) , hosted an Orientation Seminar on Geographical Indications (GI) . Aligned with the theme Persisting Beyond Half Lives , the seminar was held via Zoom and streamed live on the AChO Facebook page. The webinar, which is a key component of AChO 2026, sought to deepen the appreciation

The Ateneo Intellectual Property Office is pleased to invite everyone to the Orientation Seminar on Geographical Indications (GI) , scheduled for January 24, 2026 , from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM . This seminar will be conducted via Zoom and Facebook Live . Theme of the Seminar: Persisting Beyond Half-Lives The session, themed “Persisting Beyond Half-Lives,” aims to guide participants of the Ateneo Chemistry Olympiad (AChO) 2026 through the GI Proposal Defense process. It wil

Startup QC Squad 3 (Student Category) is inviting college students to turn early ideas into real businesses through hands-on experience, mentorship, and city-backed support. The program is designed for students who want to learn entrepreneurship by doing, not just by studying it. Whether applying solo or as a team, Startup QC’s student edition offers the opportunity to step into a real startup environment while still in school. Students can build, test, and pitch ideas under