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Ateneo de Manila University’s Intellectual Property Office Receives its 2nd Palladium Award at the 2026 ITSO President’s Summit

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 City. This recognition underscores AIPO’s sustained contributions as one of the leading Innovation and Technology Support Offices (ITSOs) in the country.


Image: Representatives from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the Ateneo de Manila University during the 2026 ITSO President’s Summit and General Assembly. From left to right: Engr Chamlette Garcia (Assistant Director, IPOPHL-DITTB), Atty Ann Claire Cabochan (Deputy Director General of IPOPHL), Ms Charity Maquiling, Ms Vanessa Malapit, and Ms Madielaine Fatallo (Ateneo Intellectual Property Office), and Mr Ralph Jarvis Alindogan (Director of IPOPHL-DITTB). Photo courtesy of the Innovation and Technology Support Office official Facebook page.
Image: Representatives from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the Ateneo de Manila University during the 2026 ITSO President’s Summit and General Assembly. From left to right: Engr Chamlette Garcia (Assistant Director, IPOPHL-DITTB), Atty Ann Claire Cabochan (Deputy Director General of IPOPHL), Ms Charity Maquiling, Ms Vanessa Malapit, and Ms Madielaine Fatallo (Ateneo Intellectual Property Office), and Mr Ralph Jarvis Alindogan (Director of IPOPHL-DITTB). Photo courtesy of the Innovation and Technology Support Office official Facebook page.

Representing Ateneo are the AIPO’s Protection and Education Group, headed by Ms Vanessa Malapit, Ms Madielaine Fatallo, and Ms Charity Maquiling, who received the awards on behalf of the University. Through its initiatives, AIPO continues to strengthen IP awareness, protection, and capacity-building within and beyond the academic community.


Image: Ms Vanessa Malapit, Head of the Protection and Education Group of the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office, delivers her presentation on AIPO’s initiatives and key strategies for building a transformative Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO). Photo courtesy of the Innovation and Technology Support Office official Facebook page.
Image: Ms Vanessa Malapit, Head of the Protection and Education Group of the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office, delivers her presentation on AIPO’s initiatives and key strategies for building a transformative Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO). Photo courtesy of the Innovation and Technology Support Office official Facebook page.

During the summit, Ms Malapit, Head of AIPO’s Protection and Education Group, also shared key best practices in building a transformative ITSO. She emphasized three core principles: build the team, train the team, and trust the process—highlighting the importance of strong institutional foundations and continuous capacity development in driving impactful outcomes. By assembling a skilled and aligned team, continuously developing their capacity, and trusting in the established processes, institutions like AIPO can lay strong foundations that drive sustained success and impactful outcomes in supporting innovation and intellectual property.


AIPO continues to drive initiatives that strengthen IP awareness, protection, and capacity-building within and beyond the academic community. Through its programs and partnerships, the office empowers innovators, researchers, and creators by providing accessible support in intellectual property protection and education.


This latest recognition reflects AIPO’s ongoing pursuit of its vision to become the country’s leading university hub for inspiring, protecting, and advancing innovations that deliver meaningful benefits to society.


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To learn more about what AIPO can do for you, you may email us at aipo@ateneo.edu or visit our website at aipo.ateneo.edu. Please also check out our Facebook and LinkedIn pages for the latest updates and announcements.



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