Bicol University Intellectual Property Management Division - Buipmd

11/03/2026

The Intellectual Property Management Division (IPMD), in collaboration with the Bicol University Legal Office, spearheaded BU-LINK (Bicol University – Licensing, IP Navigation, and Knowledge Transfer): An Intellectual Property Rights Orientation for MSMEs, Student organization, and other possible partners on March 11, 2026, at the Bicol Regional Food Innovation Center, BU East Campus, Legazpi City. This initiative reaffirmed Bicol University’s commitment to innovation, intellectual property protection, and responsible knowledge transfer. With the university’s expanding portfolio of protected technologies and creative works, the activity was designed to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), student organizations, and other potential partners by equipping them with essential knowledge on intellectual property rights (IPR) and technology transfer mechanisms.

Conducted as a one-day, face-to-face program, BU-LINK combined lectures and interactive sessions to maximize participant engagement. Following registration, the opening program featured the Invocation, National Anthem, and welcome remarks from Dr. Nicanor B. Balbin, Director of IPMD, alongside an introduction of the participants and overview of activities by Atty. Daryl A. Redoblado. Two topics were delivered during the morning sessions: The Overview of Bicol University’s Protected Intellectual Property, delivered by Prof. Zaira G. Bataller, Technical Staff of BU-IPMD, and Intellectual Property Infringement and Its Implications, presented by Atty. Daryl A. Redoblado, Bicol University Legal Officer. The afternoon sessions continued with: Technology Transfer of Protected IP by Prof. Crestia Bañares, Technical Staff of BU-CTCED, and The Ethical Use of Intellectual Property by Atty. Daryl A. Redoblado. These lectures provided participants with a deeper understanding of the university’s IP portfolio, the importance of safeguarding it, and the ethical use of IP in their projects and activities, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and proper use of IP. An open forum followed, allowing participants to raise questions, clarify issues, and explore opportunities for collaboration. It also includes some key takeaways from the selected participants.

BU-LINK concluded with a shared commitment to protect innovation, uphold ethical collaboration, and advance regional progress through the responsible use of intellectual property. We believe that Intellectual Property that is worth copying is worth protecting.

06/03/2026

📢 EVENT RESCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT

The BU-LINK: Bicol University Licensing, IP Navigation, and Knowledge Transfer: An Intellectual Property Rights Orientation for MSMEs and Possible Partners originally scheduled on February 27, 2026 has been rescheduled to March 11, 2026.

🗓 March 11, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Food Innovation Center (FIC) Amphitheatre

Registered participants are kindly requested to confirm their attendance on or before March 8, 2026 through the confirmation form provided via email.

⚠️ Please note that slots of registrants who fail to confirm within the given period will be automatically vacated.

We look forward to seeing you at BU-LINK as we explore opportunities in intellectual property, licensing, and knowledge transfer for MSMEs and partners.

26/02/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗨-𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁

Please be informed that the BU-LINK (BU-Licensing, IP Navigation, and Knowledge Transfer: An Intellectual Property Rights Orientation for MSMEs and Possible Partners) originally scheduled for February 27, 2026 has been postponed.

This adjustment follows the recommendation of the University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee due to ongoing clearing operations within and around the university vicinity. The measure is being implemented to ensure a safe, orderly, and hazard-free environment for all.

The safety and well-being of our participants, students, faculty, staff, and visitors remain our top priority.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Updates on the new schedule for BU-LINK will be announced soon.

Thank you.

23/02/2026

Calling all MSME owner, a student leader, or an aspiring entrepreneur!

Scale up your understanding of the Intellectual Property (IP) through BU-LINK, a comprehensive session on Licensing, IP Navigation, and Knowledge Transfer.

Limited slots only! Secure your spot now!

Register here: https://bit.ly/BU-LINK
WHERE: FIC Amphitheater, BU East Campus
WHEN: Feb 27 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Are you an MSME owner, a student leader, or an aspiring entrepreneur? Understanding Intellectual Property (IP) is the key to scaling your innovation and protecting your hard work.

Join Bicol University for BU-LINK, a comprehensive session on Licensing, IP Navigation, and Knowledge Transfer.

Limited slots only! Secure your spot now!
Register here: https://bit.ly/BU-LINK
WHERE: FIC Amphitheater, BU East Campus
WHEN: Feb 27 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

20/02/2026

CALLING ALL ARCHITECTS, ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS, and CREATIVE ARCHITECTS!

We’re excited to invite you to a FREE TRAINING on INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. This is your chance to level up your knowledge and skills in protecting and maximizing your creative ideas.

WHY JOIN?
- Gain practical insights into patents, copyrights, and trademarks tailored for architects and innovators.
- Learn how to safeguard your designs and projects while opening doors to future opportunities.
- Connect with fellow creatives, architects, and architecture students in an inspiring learning environment.

DON'T MISS OUT on this empowering session, it’s completely FREE!

SCAN the QR code now to pre-register and SECURE YOUR SPOT.

19/01/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

This is in reference to the Rule IV, Section 11 of the Administrative Order No. 1328, series of 2025, known as the “Implementing Rules and Regulations on Policies and Guidelines for Ethics Review of Student Protocols”.

To request a certification of plagiarism and AI detection, student researchers are required to fill out the request form for ease of transaction.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:
The request form is intended only for student researchers whose research proposal requires an ethics review evaluation.

21/12/2025

IT'S A WRAP!!!
The Intellectual Property Management Division (IPMD) successfully conducted a three-day Seminar-Workshop entitled “Protecting BIBU: Best Inventions/Innovations of Bicol University” for faculty members, technology caretakers, and assignees. The event was held at Hotel Iñigo, Legazpi City, on December 17–19, 2025.
This seminar-workshop was designed to strengthen the capacity of university researchers by equipping them with essential knowledge and practical skills in technology disclosure, prior art search, invention spotting, and patent drafting. It also ensured that research outputs are properly prepared and applied for intellectual property protection, safeguarding the innovations of Bicol University.
Participants included faculty researchers, technology caretakers, and assignees from the College of Science and the College of Industrial Technology. The program was structured to provide progressive learning:
Day 1 focused on the fundamentals of intellectual property, including the nature and purposes of prior art search, patentability requirements, the Patent Information Document, and hands-on exercises in patent searching using disclosed technologies. These sessions facilitated the initial technology disclosure and spotting the invention of participants’ research outputs.
Day 2 centered on patent drafting lectures and workshops, enabling participants to transform their research into draft applications for faster and more effective IP protection.
Day 3 culminated in the drafting of actual technologies, with outputs covering diverse fields such as food innovation, automotive advancements, and innovative handicrafts.
The IPMD reaffirmed its commitment to guide and support inventors throughout the process of securing protection for their technologies, recognizing the immense potential of Bicol University’s inventions and innovations. As BUIPMD believes that “Technology worth copying is worth protecting.”

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

IT'S A WRAP!

The Intellectual Property Management Division (IPMD) in partnership with the Bachelor of Industrial Design spearheaded a three-day seminar-workshop titled “Protecting BIBU (Best Inventions/Innovations of Bicol University): A Patent Searching and Drafting for Students” held at FabLab Bicol, BU East Campus, Legazpi City, from December 2–4, 2025.

This initiative was designed to strengthen student researchers' capacity by equipping them with essential knowledge and practical skills in technology disclosure, prior art search, invention spotting, and patent drafting. It also emphasized the importance of ensuring that research outputs are properly applied for intellectual property protection. The participants were student researchers from the Bachelor of Industrial Technology program of the College of Industrial Technology.

Day 1 introduced participants to the Intellectual Property System, highlighting the nature and purpose of prior art search, patentability requirements, and the Patent Information Document. The day concluded with a hands-on patent search exercise, enabling participants to begin articulating their own research outputs for protection.

Day 2 focused on patent drafting lectures and workshops, guiding students through the process of transforming disclosed technologies into well-structured patent applications. This stage aimed to accelerate the pathway toward IP application and protection.

Day 3 showcased various student-developed technologies, with a strong emphasis not only in their designs but the associated innovations in their field. Notably, many of the studies highlighted the innovative biomaterials as a central component, reflecting their environmental and economic significance in the region.

The IPMD reaffirmed its commitment to mentoring and supporting inventors throughout the protection process, underscoring the belief in the transformative potential of Bicol University’s innovations. As the Division advocates,
“Technology worth copying is worth protecting.”

25/11/2025

The Intellectual Property Management Division (IPMD), in partnership with the Bicol University College of Industrial Technology – Philippine Association of Food Technologists Xi Chapter, successfully conducted a two-day training-workshop titled “ISIP (Ideate & Search your Intellectual Property): A Patent Search Writeshop for Students” on November 24–25, 2025. Originally designed as a face-to-face activity, the program was shifted to an online platform following the suspension of in-person classes.
The writeshop gathered selected student-inventors and innovators from the BS Food Technology program of BU College of Industrial Technology. It aimed to equip young researchers with practical ideation tools and patent search techniques, enabling them to strengthen their research outputs and avoid “reinventing the wheel.”
With the support of IPMD Director Dr. Nicanor B. Balbin, the activity were led by Prof. Zaira G. Bataller and Prof. Christian Baiño of BU IPMD, who guided participants in understanding both the conceptual and practical aspects of ideation, the patent system, and patent search. The activity was also assisted by Russel B. Banalnal, Jr., BU IPMD research assistant, together with the PAFT-Xi Chapter facilitator.
Key topics covered during the workshop included:
• Ideation
• The Intellectual Property System
• Nature and Purposes of Prior Art and Patent Search
• Patentability Requirements
• The Patent Information Document
• Patent Search Tools and Strategies
• Steps in Patent Searching

Bicol University will continue to nurture innovation and empower student-researchers with the tools and knowledge in ideation and patent searching. The IPMD and its partner organization, PAFT-Xi Chapter, reaffirm their role in fostering a culture of creativity, relevance, and societal impact, ensuring that the next generation of innovators, especially our future food technologists, contributes meaningfully to solving current societal problems.

24/11/2025

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐔 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐎
November 24, 2025

It has come to our attention that the use of the Bicol University official logo has become increasingly prevalent across various commercial ventures and merchandise. The public is hereby informed that said logo is trademark registered. Its unauthorized use undermines the integrity and exclusivity of the Bicol University identity and may lead to public confusion regarding the university's affiliations and endorsements.

Accordingly, we advise the public that any use of the official Bicol University logo in products, promotional materials, or business activities without formal approval constitutes a violation of intellectual property rights and shall be subject to appropriate legal action under existing laws and regulations.

Bicol University remains committed to upholding the dignity of its institutional symbols and protecting the trust placed in its name.

We urge the public to be critically aware and vigilant to avoid such unauthorized use.