The 2023 MCLE on Intellectual Property is a 5-day advanced training program designed to provide lawyers with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex and rapidly changing field of intellectual property and technology law. The program will cover a wide range of topics, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property. It will also delve into the legal and ethical issues arising from the introduction and use of new technologies, such as the internet, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.
The program will be taught by seasoned lawyers in the practice and subject matter experts who have a deep understanding of the legal and technical aspects of intellectual property and technology laws and their intersections. The curriculum will include lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises to help attendees gain a practical and in-depth understanding of the material.
Some of the specific topics that will be covered during the program include:
- Obtaining and enforcing patents for software, biotech, and other high-tech innovations
- Navigating the intersection of IP and technology laws in the era of AI and Big data
- Protecting trademarks and branding in the digital age
- Copyright law for online content and streaming platforms
- IP financing and management
- Issues of privacy and data protection
The program is part of IPOPHL’s strategy toward enhancing IP education and awareness among IP specialists and law practitioners and general IP stakeholders.
This program is aimed at lawyers, legal professionals, and IP practitioners looking to expand their knowledge of intellectual property and technology laws, as well as those just beginning to practice in this area.
It is accredited for the full 36 MCLE credit units for the 8th Compliance Period. Per-day participation is available.
Rates:
PROGRAM
Day 1: April 17, 2023
| Time | Course | Topic | Speaker |
| 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Legal Ethics (2 units) | Ethics in IP: Fostering Integrity and Professionalism in the IP Law Practice | Atty. Emma Francisco |
| 11:30 - 12:30 PM | MCLE Prescribed Subject (1 unit) | Developing and Managing a Trademark Portfolio: A Practical Approach | Atty. Daniel Hofilena |
| 1:30PM - 3:30PM | Updates on Substantive and Procedural Laws (2 units) | Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Trade and Business Branding | Atty. Raymond Pasiliao |
| 3:45PM - 5:45PM | Updates on Substantive and Procedural Laws (2 units) | Promoting Local IP: Discussion on Geographical Indication (GI) and its New Rules and Regulations | Atty. Jesus Antonio Ros |
Day 2: April 18, 2023
| Time | Course | Topic | Speaker |
| 8:30AM - 10:00AM | Updates Substantive and Procedural Laws (1.5 units) | Philippine Creative Industries Development Act: Implications and Impact to Copyright-intensive Industries | Atty. Emerson Cuyo |
| 10:15AM - 12:15PM | International Law and International Conventions (2 units) | Amplifying Copyright Protection through International Treaties and Conventions | Atty. Emerson Cuyo |
| 1:15PM - 2:45PM | Updates on Substantive and Procedural Laws (1.5 units) | Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights: The Philippine Perspective | Atty. Ivan Mendez |
| 3:00PM - 4:30PM | MCLE Prescribed Subject (Technology and the Law) (1.5 units) | Metaverse in the Philippines: Discussion on Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Intellectual Property Rights | Atty. Emerson Banez |
Day 3: April 19, 2023
| Time | Course | Topic | Speaker |
| 8:00AM - 10:00AM | Updates on Substantive and Procedural Laws (2 units) | Patent Landscape on Emerging Technologies: A Discussion on ICT and Computer Implemented Technologies | Atty. Ann Edillon |
| 10:15AM - 12:15AM | Legal Writing and | Legal Writing on Intellectual Property Office Actions: Best Practice and Must-Have Guide to Filing for Replies to Office Actions | Atty. Editha Hechanova |
| 1:00PM - 3:00PM | Legal Ethics (2 units) | Ethical and Legal Considerations of AI Driven Solutions and Technologies | Atty. Enrique V. Dela Cruz |
| 3:15PM-5:15 PM | Trial and Pretrial Skills (2 units) | Practical Guide and Best Practices in IP Litigation: Part I | Atty. Editha Hechanova |
Day 4: April 20, 2023
| Time | Courses | Topic | Speaker |
| 8:30AM - 10:30AM | Trial and Pretrial Skills (2 units) | Practical Guide and Best Practices in IP Litigation: Part II | Atty. Edmund Baranda |
| 10:45AM - 12:45PM | Alternative Dispute Resolution (2 units) | Pushing Legal Resolutions Further: The ADR System in the | Atty. Irene Alogoc |
| 1:30PM - 3:00 PM | Alternative Dispute Resolution (1.5 units) | Strategies and Best Practices in Intellectual Property Mediation | Atty. Daniel Hofilena |
| 3:15PM - 4:45 PM | Alternative Dispute Resolution (1.5 units) | Cross-border Arbitration of Intellectual Property and Licensing Disputes | Atty. Daniel Hofilena |
Day 5: April 21, 2023
| Time | Courses | Topic | Speaker |
| 8:00AM - 10:00 AM | MCLE Prescribed Subject (2 units) | Intellectual Property Financing and Management of Early- | Engr. Kenbert Alan Ting |
| 10:15AM - 12:15PM | Legal Writing and Oral Advocacy (2 units) | Tools and Techniques in Writing Effective Local and | Atty. Patricia Bunye |
| 1:30PM -3:30 PM | MCLE Prescribed Subject (Technology and Law) (1.5 units) | Legal and Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets | Atty. Roel A. Refran |
| 3:15PM - 5:15 PM | Legal Ethics (2 units) | Use and Misuse of Social Media: Legal and Ethical Implications for Intellectual Property Law and other Relevant Laws | Atty. Frederick August I. |