Posted on by Joseph Renor Obrino

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Northwest Samar State University took a significant step toward fostering innovation and intellectual property (IP) awareness by hosting the “Invention Spotting: Patent Search Workshop” held on November 4-5, 2024 at RSU-Socio Cultural Center.

Organized by the NwSSU Innovation Office, the workshop provided participants with essential skills to conduct effective patent searches and understand the process of securing intellectual property rights for their inventions. The two-day workshop featured interactive sessions, each lasting eight hours, led by Dr. Ervin L. Rodriguez, NwSSU’s ITSO Manager and Director of the Innovation Office.

The event drew over 400 participants, including third-year BSIT students, MSME beneficiaries, and representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Center for Excellence in Intellectual Property (CEIPO).

This initiative aligns with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)’s “DREAM” mandate, which promotes the use of patent knowledge as a tool for technological advancement.
 
By offering this training, NwSSU plays a vital role in empowering its community to protect and develop new ideas, contributing to local and national innovation. Through this workshop, NwSSU positions itself as a key driver of technological progress in Samar, equipping students, faculty, and local stakeholders with the tools to secure intellectual property and forge future innovations.