Innovating Research and Technology for Sustainability
The Innovation Office leads the development and implementation of innovative initiatives that enhance research utilization, institutional efficiency, and community engagement. It supports idea generation, product and process development, and the adoption of emerging technologies. By aligning innovation efforts with national and regional development priorities, the office contributes to inclusive growth, resilience, and long-term societal impact.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
IP CREATION
by facilitating access to global science and technology information:
- Serve as a patent search facility and library for patent information;
- Provide skills training in patent searching;
- Render patent search services; and
- Organize a community of patent information users
IP PROTECTION
by promoting domestic and globally-recognized innovations:
- Provide general information on patents and patenting;
- Provide skills training in patent drafting and prosecution;
- Render patent drafting and and prosecution services;
- Organize a community of experts to participate in patent examination.
IP UTILIZATION
by assisting the commercialization of globally-competitive innovations:
- Render IP audit and evaluation services;
- Provide licensing support;
- Provide advice on IP management and commercialization strategies; and
- Be a depositary of patent-related documents, papers and statistics
PROTECT YOUR INNOVATION
Patent
Do you have an innovation that’s new, inventive, and can be used in industry? Protect your idea with a patent and secure your intellectual property rights.
Utility Model
Is your innovation new and useful in industry but may not be inventive enough for a patent? You can still safeguard it through a utility model.
Industrial Design
If you’re in the field of visual design and wish to protect your work, new or original designs can be protected as industrial designs.
Trademark
If you’re a business, protecting the uniqueness of your goods or services can give you a competitive edge.
Copyright
Your literary, artistic, or scientific works are automatically protected upon creation. Registration isn’t required, but depositing with us provides proof of ownership.
Geographical Indications
A Geographical Indication (GI) identifies a product as originating from a specific region, where its quality, reputation, or characteristics are linked to its geographic origin.
