JPO IP RIGHTS TRAINING COURSE 2025

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (“IPOPHL”) is pleased to announce  that Japan Patent Office (“JPO”) through Japan Institute for Promoting Invention and  Innovation (“JIPII”) and Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and  Sustainable Partnerships (“AOTS”) are offering the following courses on Intellectual  Property Rights (“IPR”) for FY2025. The IPR courses form part of the human resource  activities under the Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of Intellectual Property  between IPOPHL and JPO. 

Applicants who are qualified and interested may secure the JPO Training Application  form from the Human Resource Management and Development Division (HRMDD) of  the IPOPHL – 2nd Floor, Intellectual Property Center, 28 Upper McKinley Hill Town  Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City or download the forms on our website  (www.ipophil.gov.ph) and submit the same on the dates indicated for each course. 

Please take note that no extension will be granted for submission of applications.  Applicants are also reminded to pay careful attention to the qualification requirements  needed for each course.

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A. JPO/IPR Training Course for Practitioners Specializing in Trademarks [Hybrid]

Duration:

  • Online: July 25 – August 06, 2025
  • In-person: August 25 – September 01, 2025
  • Total training hours: 36 hours
  • Application Deadline: May 23, 2025

Objective: To deepen one’s knowledge on intellectual property in general, as well as to deepen one’s understanding of and enhance one’s professional capabilities on trademark practices, by hearing lectures and holding discussions on the trademark system, trademark examination standards of the Madrid System, and the use of trademark information.

Specific Requirement(s) for This Course:

Candidates have to be professionals working in one of the following positions:

  1. Patent/trademark attorneys and IP lawyers in the private sector who are involved in trademark practices;
  2. Employees engaged in trademark practices in the private sector.

General Requirements (Applicants must meet all of the following requirements):

Candidates must:

  1. be nominated by the IP Office in their countries.
  2. be engaged in the field of IPR.
  3. be university graduates and/or have equivalent professional experience.
  4. be physically and mentally prepared to undergo an intensive training course.
  5. be persons who are not full-time students or armed forces personnel.
  6. continue working in the same field after completing the training course.
  7. have adequate English language ability to attend lectures and discussions, as well as make reports.
    * If English ability is considered to be insufficient, an interview will be conducted by telephone to confirm English proficiency.
  8. have considerable knowledge of the IPR system, with more than three years of experience in the field of IPR, in principle.
  9. be under 50 years of age.

In principle, it is preferred that candidates must not have participated in a
JPO/IPR training course during FY2024 or FY2025.

B. JPO/IPR Training Course for Practitioners Specializing in Patents [Hybrid]

Duration:

  • Online: August 18 – September 10, 2025
  • In-person: September 25 – October 02, 2025
  • Total training hours: 36 hours
  • Application Deadline: May 23, 2025

Objective: To enhance one’s knowledge on intellectual property in general. To also deepen one’s understanding and enhance one’s professional capabilities in terms of patent practices such as acquiring knowledge on the outline of the patent system, preparing specifications and drawings, handling office actions, making amendments, judging
patentability, considering patents for innovative technology, using patent information, and handling operations involving licensing.

Specific Requirement(s) for This Course:

Candidates have to be professionals working in one of the following positions:

  1. Patent attorneys, IP lawyers or patent practitioners in the private sector who have experience drafting patent specifications.

General Requirements (Applicants must meet all of the following requirements):

Candidates must:

  1. be nominated by the IP Office in their countries.
  2. be engaged in the field of IPR.
  3. be university graduates and/or have equivalent professional experience.
  4. be physically and mentally prepared to undergo an intensive training course.
  5. be persons who are not full-time students or armed forces personnel.
  6. continue working in the same field after completing the training course.
  7. have adequate English language ability to attend lectures and discussions, as well as make reports.
    * If English ability is considered to be insufficient, an interview will be conducted by telephone to confirm English proficiency.
  8. have considerable knowledge of the IPR system, with more than three years of experience in the field of IPR, in principle.
  9. be under 50 years of age.

In principle, it is preferred that candidates must not have participated in a
JPO/IPR training course during FY2024 or FY2025.

C. JPO/IPR Training Course on Support for Small and Medium Enterprises [In-person]

Duration:

  • October 08-15, 2025
  • Total training hours: 30 hours
  • Application Deadline: June 9, 2025

Objective: To gain knowledge of efficient and effective methods and measures undertaken by governments to promote public awareness of IP rights through presentations and opinion exchanges regarding the IP support activities in Japan for Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Specific Requirement(s) for This Course:

  1. Officials at IP Offices involved in activities for supporting SMEs with IPR
  2. Professionals in IP promotional organizations engaged in activities to support SMEs with IPR

General Requirements (Applicants must meet all of the following requirements):

Candidates must:

  1. be nominated by the IP Office in their countries.
  2. be engaged in the field of IPR.
  3. be university graduates and/or have equivalent professional experience.
  4. be physically and mentally prepared to undergo an intensive training course.
  5. be persons who are not full-time students or armed forces personnel.
  6. continue working in the same field after completing the training course.
  7. have adequate English language ability to attend lectures and discussions, as well as make reports.
    * If English ability is considered to be insufficient, an interview will be conducted by telephone to confirm English proficiency.
  8. have considerable knowledge of the IPR system, with more than three years of experience in the field of IPR, in principle.
  9. be under 50 years of age.

In principle, it is preferred that candidates must not have participated in a
JPO/IPR training course during FY2024 or FY2025.

D. JPO/IPR Training Course on Academia-Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer [In-person]

Duration:

  • November 11-20, 2025
  • Total training hours: 48 hours
  • Application Deadline: July 25, 2025

Objective:

To deepen one’s knowledge about intellectual property in general, as well as to learn efficient and effective methods for managing IP at universities and other institutions, by hearing lectures and holding discussions on managing intellectual property, university-industry government collaboration, and ways for universities and research institutes to transfer technology to the private sector.

Specific Requirement(s) for This Course:

  1. Employees at universities or research institutions involved in intellectual property management/utilization, such as the promotion of university-industry-government collaboration and technology transfer;
  2. Persons at ministries/government offices in charge of developing technology, and other related organizations who are engaged in advising and supporting IP management/utilization such as promoting university-industry-government collaborations and technology transfers;
  3. Employees of companies who are in charge of intellectual property;
    Officials of IP Offices engaged in work regarding IP management/utilization, such as promotion of industry-academia collaboration, or technology transfer at universities and
    research institutes.

General Requirements (Applicants must meet all of the following requirements):

Candidates must:

  1. be nominated by the IP Office in their countries.
  2. be engaged in the field of IPR.
  3. be university graduates and/or have equivalent professional experience.
  4. be physically and mentally prepared to undergo an intensive training course.
  5. be persons who are not full-time students or armed forces personnel.
  6. continue working in the same field after completing the training course.
  7. have adequate English language ability to attend lectures and discussions, as well as make reports.
    *If English ability is considered to be insufficient, an interview will be conducted by telephone to confirm English proficiency.
  8. have considerable knowledge of the IPR system, with more than three years of experience in the field of IPR, in principle.
  9. be under 50 years of age.

In principle, it is preferred that candidates must not have participated in a
JPO/IPR training course during FY2024 or FY2025.

E. JPO/IPR Training Course for IP Trainers [In-Person]

Duration:

  • December 08-18, 2025
  • Total training hours: 54 hours
  • Application Deadline: August 22, 2025

Objective:

To deepen the participants’ understanding of required knowledge (e.g. legal systems and international treaties) and methods of education (e.g. textbooks and implementation plans) as well as train suitable educators/instructors through conducting presentations and exchanging opinions on IP rights dissemination activities.

Specific Requirement(s) for This Course:

  • Candidates have to be lecturers / employees at universities or research institutions involved in education related to the intellectual property system.

General Requirements (Applicants must meet all of the following requirements):

Candidates must:

  1. be nominated by the IP Office in their countries.
  2. be engaged in the field of IPR.
  3. be university graduates and/or have equivalent professional experience.
  4. be physically and mentally prepared to undergo an intensive training course.
  5. be persons who are not full-time students or armed forces personnel.
  6. continue working in the same field after completing the training course.
  7. have adequate English language ability to attend lectures and discussions, as well as make reports.
    *If English ability is considered to be insufficient, an interview will be conducted by telephone to confirm English proficiency.
  8. have considerable knowledge of the IPR system, with more than three years of experience in the field of IPR, in principle.
  9. be under 50 years of age.

In principle, it is preferred that candidates must not have participated in a
JPO/IPR training course during FY2024 or FY2025.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

All applicants should be properly endorsed by their respective Department/Office Head.
Documents marked with * are downloadable through the IPOPHL website under JPO/IPR Training Courses for 2025

  1. JPO/IPR Training Application Form (Parts 1-6) *
    • Important:  Part 1 of the Application Form is to be signed by the representative of the applicant’s company/organization (not by the applicant), while Parts 2-6 are to be signed by the applicant. 
    • All sections should be completed:
      • If an item does not apply to you, please write “N/A” in the space provided
      • Email, Fax Number, and Telephone Number must be filled in clearly to allow the organizers to contact the applicant
  1. Personal Photo (4 cm x 3 cm and to be attached in Part 2-1 of the application form). Photos should capture the face, specifically the area slightly above the top of the hair until the middle of the chest.
  2. A copy of applicant’s passport (If not available, a copy of an official photo ID card or a driver’s license with name and address written Romanized alphabet).

NOTE: Please email all required documents to hrd@ipophil.gov.ph. Email’s subject should be “Application for [JPO/IPR course title]” you are applying for.