Lunes, Abril 20, 2015

Empowering The Public About Intellectual Propery

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  Through Republic Act No. 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) was created. It is the Philippines’ lead agency in implementing state policies on Intellectual Property (IP).

It is headed by a Director General and is composed of seven bureaus:

1.       Bureau of Patents (BOP)
Processes the registration, examination and granting of patent applications, utility models, industrial designs, and integrated circuits

2.       Bureau of Trademarks
Conducts the search, examination, and granting of the applications for the registration of marks, geographic indications and other marks of ownership

3.       Bureau of Legal Affairs
Handles all legal matters concerning Intellectual Property Rights

4.       Documentation, Information, and Technology Transfer Bureau
Provides technical support services to the other bureaus and takes charge of Intellectual Property promotion activities and knowledge management in the country

5.       Management Information Service
In charge of maintaining IPOPHL’s information technology systems

6.       Financial Management and Administrative Service
Ensures the proper utilization of IPOPHL funds

7.       Bureau of Copyright [currently ad hoc]
The newest addition to the IPOPHL family promotes awareness of IP rights and the accreditation of collective management organizations (CMOs)

Aside from the registration of patents, trademarks, and copyright, IPOPHL also offers patent information searches, dispute resolution, adjudication of Inter Partes cases and IP violations, technology transfer, and training.

In an effort to expand the reach of IPOPHL, Intellectual Property Satellite Offices (IPSOs) in Cebu and Davao were established in 2008. After this initiative to make IP services more accessible and to ease the implementation of projects in the said regions, there was an increase in IP filings seen in both areas. Soon after, offices in Baguio City, Angeles City, Legaspi City, Iloilo City, Cebu City, Cagayan de Oro City, Davao City, and General Santos City were set up as a result of two pilot IPSOs’ success.  

In 2012, the Innovation Technology Support Office (ITSO) network was established to push for the commercialization of technologies generated from the research outputs of local universities, research institutions, businesses, and inventors. There are currently over 80 certified ITSOs spread throughout the archipelago.

More recently, IP Depot –the Philippines’ first online IP marketplace was launched. Owners of registered IP assets can use the website as a free showground while other users can easily shop for IPs, including the latest and available technology for their businesses.

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The IPOPHL logo features a letter “O” in the shape of a light bulb, the universal symbol of a good idea. Inside the light bulb is the word “una” which means first, as written in Baybayin, an ancient pre-colonial Philippine writing system used from the 16th to 19th centuries. At IPOPHL, premium is given to being first, as “first in time results in seniority of rights” whether in the registration of a patent, trademark, copyright or other related rights.

Martes, Abril 14, 2015

Be One of the Asia CEO Awardee 2015, Nomination Opens This May 1!

 The nomination period for the 2015 Asia CEO Awards, the Philippines's biggest annul business event will start on May 1, 2015 Labor Day

   Some of the biggest names in Philippine business have been recipients of the coveted award; Henry Sy Chairman of SM Prime Holdings, Secretary Ramon S Jimenez Jr. of Department of Tourism (2014 Lifetime  Contributor Award) Roberto Juanchito Dispo, President of First Metro Investment Corporation (2014 Global Filipino Executive of the year)

  In 2014, the other big winners in the annual award include Smart Communictaions (Top Employer Executive of the Year) and SM Prime Holdings (Executive Leadership Team of the Year) among others.

  Rebecca Bustamante, President of Asia CEO Awards, the 2015 Asia Ceo Awards is exciting because nomination will be accepting the ASEAN Region

   The Asia CEO Awards “is consider the Asia CEO Awards largest event of its kind in Southeast Asia and we plan to make it into a true regional event that promote the entire region to the world’s greatest companies and leader, Bustamante said.

   She believes the Philippines is one of the world’s top performing economies will have a greater rode in Asia in the coming years.

The nomination period for the Asia CEO Awards, will end on September 28, 2015 and the winners will be announced during the Gala Night  on November 11, 2015 at Marriot Hotel, Manila.

Everyone is welcome to submit nomination for the awards. No fees are collected for submitting nominations.


  One of the new awards that will be given in the 2015 Asia CEO Awards, is the “I-Remit Heart For OFWs Company of the Year” for recognition that promote the welfare of the overseas Filipino workers and their families.

Aside from the “Heart of OFWs Company of the Year” award, the other categories this year include:

KPMG Executive Leadership of the Year
Top Employer of the Year
Smart Enterprise Global Executive of the Year
JLL Expatriate Executive of the Year
ADP Service Excellence Company of the Year
Shore Solutions Most Innovative Company of the  Year
Captial One Young Leader of the Year
First Cabon Solution Green Company of the Year
CSR Comapany of the Year
Technology Company of the Year
Philippine Airlines Hospitality Destiny of the Year
A distinguish group of judges assess all the nominations. This year’s jusdges include

Dr. Bernie Villegas distinguished Filipino ‘economist and Professor University of  Asia and the Pacific
Don Felbaun, former President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Philippines
Edward Chang, President of the Korean Chamber of Commerce Philippines
Jun Palafox, Principal architect of the World-renowned Architectural Design Firm Palafox Associate
Oscar Sanez, vice presiden for international operations, at San Miguel Foods Corp and

Ricahrad Mills, President of the Canadian Chanmber of Commerce of Philippines

Huwebes, Abril 9, 2015

Manila International Auto Show 2015 At World Trade Center And PhillTrade

There’s no denying that summer has officially arrived in our side of the planet. And turning the heat up several degrees higher is no less than the annual Manila International Auto Show or MIAS 2015, which officially opened its doors, last April 9. Running until April 12, this year’s auto madness occupies the entirety of the World Trade Center Manila complex with a total exhibition area of 30,000 m2 – including the WTC and Philippine Trade Training Center and Annex Tents A and B, the country’s biggest auto show also spreads throughout the outdoor area to give way for the stunt area and outdoor test driving area.

    Living up to its reputation as the most-anticipated auto show in the country, MIAS is bent on upping its A-game each year as it seeks to break previous records as a fiery evidence of its gamechanging flair. Last year, as it celebrates its first decade in the industry, over a hundred thousand visitors gathered to witness over 500 cars and trucks on display along with over 90 units of motorbike displays from 30 different brands and a collective total of 139 exhibitors and participating companies to showcase the latest and greatest innovations and trends from the automotive scene.           

Huwebes, Marso 26, 2015

Renew Your Home with Renuzit At Le Jardin Restaurant BCG

 Renuzit, America’s No. 1 selling adjustable gel air freshener, launched its new line of adjustable gel air fresheners at Le Jardin restaurant in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. The exclusive media launch, titled “Renew Your Home”, was hosted by celebrity personality Tessa Prieto-Valdes and highlighted home design and décor tips from noted interior designer, Kat Villanueva, to choosing the perfect scent to set the desired mood in any room or space.
   The role of scents in our personal spaces is often overlooked yet an important influence on our daily lives. Scents can enhance and uplift our moods and can trigger memories and unlock feelings. The fresh citrus smell after cutting open, an orange can be deliciously refreshing while the scent of florals after a summer shower can be truly pleasurable. Renuzit* aims to be the (scent specialist) in transforming and inspiring the space in our home.
  Renuzit features four fragrance collections to suit any space which include Simply Refreshed (Fresh Lavender, After the Rain and Simply Vanilla scents), Super Odor Killer (Citrus Sunburst and Original scents), Fresh Picked (Raspberry scent), and Serenity (Relaxing Spa and Sapphire Waters scents).

  Renuziit is available in leading supermarkets and home improvement stores nationwide for the suggested retail price of only Php 109.75.

Miyerkules, Pebrero 18, 2015

Got To Go To The Zumba Party At PICC On March 7, 2015

    4.0 Events Management is taking a giant leap forward and moving to our next Zumba Fitness Party event, DANCE, RECOVER REPEAT. A three (3) hour pre-summer beach themed Zumba Party with the famous and finest certified instructors and active ZIN (Zumba Instructors Network) members. Intensify the energy with celebrity Dance Master Joshua Zamora and beats by DJ InanX.
Following the unparalleled success of its two Zumba Fitness events that happened in 2014 held at CCP Folk Arts Theater last September 26, featured more that one 100 instructors from all over Luzon and joined by three popular Zumba celebrities Regine Tolentino, Joshu Amora and Ray-AN of G-Force in collaboration with Lifelne Foundation and Food f or the Hungry "Dance for Life; Dance Unite"- Dance for a Cause for the benefit of Yolanda-stricken areas, held at Quirino Grand Stand, Manila.
4.0 Events Management promises to continuously create more unique and energizing event while promoting Health and Wellness and fulfilling its commitment to take the art of creative vividness in Dance Fitness that's moving people toward happiness and health
DANCE, RECOVER, REPEAT will be held this March 7, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum CCP Complex Pasay City. Registration starts at 3pm and Zumba Party at 6pm.
The venue will be filed with more than 1,500 fitness enthusiasts from different fitness centers school and universities, call centers, government and private companies and individuals who can live up to the fitness party
This event is made possible by Lunchbox Diet, Mega Fiber, Raket.PH, Nail It, Nestle Fitnesse, Dona Maria Jasponica, Zen-Asia Massage Spa, Gardenia, Huron and Cardiclear.
Ticket price is at P500, inclusive of DDR Shirt, and loot bag with P2,500 worth of healthy freebies. For ticket inquiries reservation please call 02-2166974 and 0917-5128211 or email martin@4pointzeroevents@gmail.com.

Martes, Enero 27, 2015

Watch out for the Filipino adaptation of William Shakespeare's famous tragedy written by National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera. " HARING LEAR "

   
  Studio Connections International recently announced the Celebrity Night Premiere of its initial production, in partnership with the School of Design and Arts –De La Salle INGCollege of Saint Benilde, a revival of PETA’s HARING LEAR at the SDA College of Saint Benilde on February 27, Friday, at 7:30 pm. The Filipino adaptation of William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, written by National Artist  Bienvenido Lumbera and restaged by Nonon Padilla, received critical-acclaim at the recent Kuandu Arts Festival with a stellar cast led by Bernardo Bernardo as Lear, together with PETA’s renowned Kalinangan Ensemble. The play’s scheduled regular run include evening performances (Friday, March 6 at 7:30pm; and, Saturday, February 28 and March 7 at 7:30 pm) and matinees (Saturday, February 28 and March 7 at 2:00pm; and, Sunday, March 1 and March 8 at 2:00pm)

Lunes, Disyembre 22, 2014

Enhancing Your Life For Year 2015 By Master Hanz Cua

   Asia's youngest feng shui master Hazs Cua has gathered bloggers and media, to announce the forecast  the year 2015 and suggestion on how to enhance one's life

The Flyingforecst  Stars MethodofFengShui is one of the oldest and most accurate system in FengShui practice. According to the Flying Star technique you can divide your home’s floor planinto nine energy “sectors”. Each sector, depending on which direction it is located,contains a different type of energy that is eithervery good, good, moderate, bad or very bad. By figuring out where the “good” and “bad” sectors of your home lie, you can see which room or part of the house contains the most auspicious energy.
• By activating the luck of your most auspicious sector, you can obtain all the benefits of prosperity, success and happiness.
• By knowing where the unlucky sectors are, you can avoid misfortune, illness and even death by applying one of the Five Element cures that can dispelor neutralize the bad luck.
Mapping Out the Nine Sectors

To do this, take a copy of your house’s floor plan. Divide thefloor area of your home into nine equal squares. The eight outer squares all represent a direction (South, Southeast, Southwest, East, Northeast, Northwest, North, and West). The middle square is simply called the Center. This is the “heart” of the home. You can determine where the entrance or main door of the home faces by using a magnetic compass. Stand in the middle of your home looking outward at your front door. The direction where the arrow of the compass is pointing is your front door’s “face”. From there you can pinpoint which direction each sector of your home falls into.
Acccording to the Flying Stars technique, the quality of your home energy changes every year. For the year of the Wood Sheep 2015, here is the forecast by Master HanzCua, well-known and highly consulted FengShui Expert of the Philippines:

SOUTHEAST
• This direction belongs to the Eldest Daughter of the family. This year the Illness Star #2 flies into this sector.
• If this is a bedroom, the health of whoever sleeps here will be vulnerable. If you are sickly or fatigued, staying in this room can cause health problems. If you are already ill, avoid this room at all cost as your condition will get even worse.
• If you are a pregnant woman, avoid staying in this room as you can jeopardize the health of your unborn child. There may be even a chance for miscarriage.
• To avoid activating the illness star make sure this area has no Fire element. Don’t usebright lightshere, don’t put anything that has thecolor red.
• As much as possible do not doany excessive activity here.
• Cure: Metal weakens Earth element, so you can place something that contains Brass, Copper, Bronze in this area. Also: Wu Lou and Medicine Buddha (they should be metal, not ceramic).
SOUTH
• Violent Star #7flies into this sector of the home. This is the aggressive star associated with violence and burglary.
• Couples whose bedroom is in this sector will find themselves prone to arguments and other relationship problems.
• If the main door of your house/office is in this sector there is highpossibility of armed robbery or break-ins.
• Cure: Placing a water element will subdue the Fire sector of South and also violent star #7. A cup of water, a glass bowl with goldfish and fountain can all be used.
• Placing protective animal symbols like the Blue Rhino, Elephant(depicted with the trunk up), or a pair of Fu dogs (one male,one female) is also good.
SOUTHWEST
• Lucky Multiplying Star #9 that brings good fortune makes its appearance. SW is the 2nd wealth sector for 2015
• This area belongs to the Old female or Mother. The matriarch of the family, if she has an office or room in this direction, will benefit most.
• Good news if your Main Door is located here! Activating this sectorwill increase your income, chance of long term and permanent jobs,investment and business, fame and recognition, leading to promotions, new prospects, and happiness in life.
• Couplesstarting a family, if their bedroom is located here, will gain good fortune.
• Enhance this sector with: Bright Lights, Red-colored things, 9 pieces of crystals/stones.
EAST
• Lucky White Star #1 dominates this sector.This brings good luck for those in quest in foramore successful and satisfying career.
• This sector should be activated if you have dreams of working abroad, meeting influential friends, elevating your reputation, and overcoming competition at work and business.
• Forpeopleseekingtotravelorworkabroad,placeacrystalglobeinthissector.
• The element to activate is Water: Bowl or aquarium with 9fish (1black,8 gold or red fish), seashell, statue or painting of sailing ship. You can also activate Wood element: Fortune plant, Wood materials (artwork, furniture, carving) and Ru Yi.
CENTER
• Argument Star #3 that causes disagreements and misunderstanding flies in the heart of the home/workplace, causing conflict in relationships.
• Quarrels, petty irritations, mood swings, and generally aggressive behaviour will afflict family members, and relationship with neighbours and co-workers. Lawsuits and court cases may result.
• Cure: Avoid activity or staying on this sector. Placing Rose Quartz stoneor Amethyst geodewill calm down energy. Avoid placing anything with Wood or Earth element here, as these willaggravate argument star #3.
WEST
• 5 Yellow Misfortune star #5 casts its malevolent influence on the West.This is the most dangerous sector, bringing accidents, mishaps, injury, financialloss, and even death.
• On the global stage, countries in the Western hemisphere will experience hardship and natural disasters. Economic depression will continue, politics will see more turmoil in 2015. The tsunami that devastated Japan in 2011 happened when the 5 Yellow Misfortune star was in the East.
• Avoid too much activity in this area/sector of home at all costs. Don't do any major renovation, ground breaking, or place your home office/studio here. Don't put a television, telephone or any gadgets that emit light or loud sounds.
• Cure: Metal is the element of the West. Place 5 stones inside a metal jar, metal objects made of copper, brass, iron. 5 element pagoda.

NORTHEAST
• Favourable Heaven White Star #6, the source of indirect wealth, flies in this sector.
• Activating the NE area brings in recognition, salary increase, promotion. It can also bring sources of unexpected money, such as lottery and other games of chance.
• If your main door is located in this sector, use it frequently. Because this is also the Knowledge corner, activating the NE energy will enhance your social skills.
• Enhance the Earth element by placing 6 crystal/stones, wealth buddha, auspicious symbols, or images of saints. Avoid placing metal objects here because Metal destroys Earth.

NORTH
• The most fortunate Auspicious Wealth Star #8 makes it appearance in the North. Positive energy and prosperity luck is strongest here. It is the No. 1 wealth sector of home.
• If your main door is located in the North, then 2015 will be highly auspicious for you and your home/office. Use the front door frequently to activate prosperity, success, strong financial return, fame and recognition.
• Make sure there are no blockages or clutter to your front door. Make sure this area is brightly-lit.
• If your North sector is a living room, den or any other function area, activate by placing fans, clock, tv, phone, water fountain, 8 rod metal wind chime. Metal supports water so metallic objects will also be good here. Do not put potted plants or large earthenware objects in this area, because Earth exhausts Water.

NORTHWEST
• Romance Love and Study Scholastic Star #4 flies into this sector. It influences relationship luck and benefits intellectual endeavours.
• Singles looking for a partner/marriage will do well to energize NW sector. Couples can enhance their relationship if their bedroom is located here.
• This is the sector of the Father or Patriarch. Husband should not try to activate this area, however, as he may find himself involved in extramarital affairs.
• Students preparing to taking exams should study on NW part of the home. No. 4 star enhances wisdom luck as well as luck for travel.

• Enhancers: Place Rose Quarts, or an image of Double Happiness symbol to enhance romance energy. An Abacus or globe/world map will activate scholastic and travel luck.