College of Development Communication faculty, administrative staff, REPS and students underwent a half-day seminar on IP in Focus: An Intellectual Property Seminar, facilitated by the UPLB Technology Transfer and Business Development Office of the Office of the Chancellor (TTBDO-OC) in the CDC Graduate Room on 18 September 2023.

Spearheaded by the CDC Dean’s Office and Extension and Public Service Committee, chaired by Dr. Mildred O. Moscoso, the training aimed to advance CDC’s capacity in technology transfer.

Serving as resource persons were the following:

  • Arianne Mae L. Magistrado – Introduction To Intellectual Property, Copyright & Related Rights, Trademark, & Geographical Indication
  • Melannie M. Cabangbang – Patent, Utility Model, Industrial Design, Trade Secret, Plant Variety Protection
  • Elena May N. Cabarrubias – Technology Transfer & UP Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy of 2011
  • Glenn Vincent P. Ong, Master of Ceremony / Moderator

(Miguel Victor Durian)