LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STRATEGY (NIPS) PROJECT

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will be launching the National Intellectual Property Strategy (NIPS) Project on May 30, 2017 in Makati City. The NIPS Project aims to craft deliberate and focused strategic approaches to address issues and concerns that hinder Filipinos from benefiting fully from the IP system. As strategic partners in the IP value chain, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato T. Dela Pena, and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Patricia B. Licuanan have been invited to deliver keynote addresses. Mr. Mario Matus, WIPO Deputy Director General for Development, will also be present at the event.