UP Diliman Technology Transfer and Business Development Office

16/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Lew Andrew Tria, Engr. Ramon Florentino Santos, and Engr. Belle Sermeno from the UP Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute, UPD College of Engineering on their registered Utility Model from IPOPHL for the Modular Stator Segmented Rotor Switched Reluctance Motor technology.

This introduction of modularity to the conventional SRM can not only increase the fault tolerance of electric motors but will also increase their flexibility in terms of being able to change the output behavior of the machine without replacing the entire motor outright.

Please feel free to contact our office at [email protected] for any inquiries about this technology.

10/04/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

In celebration of IP Month, we are pleased to invite you to the Intellectual Property Awareness Webinar (IPAW)!

📅 Monday, April 27, 2026
🕛 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
💻 FREE and open to all participants

Join us to enhance your understanding of intellectual property and learn practical strategies to protect your innovations!

We look forward to seeing you there ~

Register here: https://forms.gle/HAKJhE8XZia94svo7

10/04/2026

“It can speak for a child, woman or man who may not be able to speak for themselves,” says Miriam Ruth Dalet, research associate at the UP Diliman DNA Analysis Laboratory.

Click the link in the comments to learn more about the SAI.Kit.

06/04/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

Please be advised that the UP Diliman TTBDO shall implement a Work-From-Home (WFH) arrangement every Monday, effective 06 April 2026, pursuant to Memorandum No. ECLV-26-013.

The office will have onsite operations from Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For inquiries, requests, and other transactions, all concerned are encouraged to coordinate directly with the appropriate TTO/s, with select staff observing individual WFH arrangements as scheduled.

You may reach us at [email protected] and/or [email protected].

25/03/2026

25/03/2026

🏆 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐦 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐎 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭

University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) has been awarded the Palladium and Platinum Awards at the 2026 ITSO Presidents’ Summit and General Assembly in Iloilo City.

These prestigious awards recognize UP Diliman’s outstanding efforts in promoting, protecting, and commercializing Intellectual Property in 2025.

Central to this achievement is the dedicated work of the UPD TTBDO and its staff, whose unwavering commitment continues to foster innovation across the university.

25/03/2026

[🔎 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬]

We thank all researches and faculty for their participation in Day 2 of the Patent Search Workshop, held on Monday, March 23!

The session featured two engaging lectures: Allyssa Pelaco of TTBDO presented essential patent search tips and strategies, along with a concise overview of disclosure forms. Engr. Roi Vincent C. Perez of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) provided a comprehensive lecture on patent search reports.

In the afternoon, participants then applied their learning in a hands-on workshop, culminating in the presentation of their final outputs and awarding of certificates. The program concluded with closing remarks from OVCRD Vice Chancellor Carl Michael F. Odulio.

We extend our gratitude for the valuable insights and feedback shared by IPOPHL experts Joyce V. Nodado and Engr. Krystel Monica P. Manalo, which greatly enriched the workshop.

We are also pleased to announce that a Patent Drafting Workshop will be conducted soon. Kindly watch for the email invitation and/or follow us here on Facebook for updates!

For more information about our services, please visit https://ovcrd.upd.edu.ph/about/ttbdo or reach us at [email protected].

We look forward to your continued engagement in UPD TTBDO activities!

20/03/2026

[🔎𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 - 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐]

Patent Search workshop continues this Monday, March 23, with lectures from IPOPHL and TTBDO!

Reminders: Bring your laptops and research output (thesis proposal or technology) that you will use for the hands-on workshop and final report. Kindly also check your emails for the materials and report templates.

Note: This workshop is exclusive to registered participants. Registration will begin promptly at 8:30 AM.

See you!

For any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

17/03/2026

[🔎 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏]

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐔𝐏 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧 — The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO) kicked off its annual Patent Search Workshop on Monday, drawing over 30 engaged participants from various colleges and research teams in Diliman. The event, held at the UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI), marked the first of a two-part workshop aimed at equipping attendees with the necessary tools and knowledge to protect their innovations.

The opening session set a promising tone, with Director Magdaleno Vasquez, Jr. of UPD TTBDO delivering an inspiring welcome address. Dir. Vasquez, Jr. highlighted the importance of patent searches in the research ecosystem, encouraging participants to consider intellectual property not just as a legal formality, but especially as a vital asset that fuels innovation and protects scientific work.

The first lecture, led by Ponciano Puse, TTBDO's own Technology Transfer Officer, provided an accessible primer on patents, patent documents, and the vast landscape of IP rights. The session emphasized the practicalities of patent information, helping participants understand the intricacies of patents to secure their research outputs.

Participants were then treated to a deep dive into the finer points of patent searching by Ms. Joyce Nodado, an IP Rights Specialist from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Ms. Nodado’s session “Keywords & Patent Jargons” helped participants navigate the often-complicated terminology and classification systems that come with patent searches. Her lecture shed light on how to effectively identify keywords and avoid common pitfalls in the patent search process.

Jairo Pasion Reyes from TTBDO followed with an engaging demonstration on the various patent search tools and databases available to researchers. Reyes' practical approach gave attendees the confidence to begin their own patent searches.

With support from experts like Engr. Krystel Monica Manalo from IPOPHL, the TTBDO Director and officers, participants raised questions and exchanged ideas, making the workshop both a learning experience and a networking opportunity.

As the event continues next week, the momentum will carry into Day 2 on March 23, where participants will present their outputs from the hands-on workshop and receive well-deserved certificates for their active participation and completion.

Note: This workshop is for registered participants only.

For inquiries, please contact our office at [email protected].

13/03/2026

[🔎 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏]

This year’s Patent Search Workshop kicks off on Monday, March 16, featuring guest lecturers from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).

Note: This workshop is exclusive to registered participants. Registration will begin promptly at 8:30 AM.

As this is a hands-on workshop, participants should bring their laptops and any relevant research materials. Kindly check your emails for the program and other reminders. We look forward to a productive and insightful session!

See you!

For any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

12/03/2026

The Board of Regents has approved the Amended UP Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy.

📄 Access here: https://ovcrd.upd.edu.ph/articles/20/intellectual-property-awareness

For inquiries, contact our office at [email protected]

The UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development (UPD OVCRD) is in charge of formulating policies and guidelines on research and development.

09/03/2026

UPD TTBDO is now officially on LinkedIn!

Our presence on this platform serves as another portal for industry leaders, investors, and researchers to engage with the intellectual capital of the University.

Follow our official page here: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/up-diliman-technology-transfer-and-business-development-office

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