08/03/2026
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The Fisheries Department of the University of Eastern Philippines, College of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Natural Resources, proudly hosted the Seminar-Workshop on "Intellectual Property Awareness" with the theme: "Protecting Innovation: Intellectual Property Rights and Patent Search and Drafting" on March 5-6, 2026, at the RDE Building, UEP Catarman, Northern Samar.
The event kicked off on March 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM with the opening prayer by Rosa Cobrana (BS Fisheries 4th year student), the Philippine National Anthem and UEP Hymn, and welcome remarks from the FISA President Ms. Danica Pecayo. A message delivered by the Director for Intellectual Property Unit, Dr. Ma. Judy M. Somoray, afterward, Engr. Ida E. Esquierdo from IPU-ITSO, Technical Expert on Engineering delivered a key session on Intellectual Property Awareness in which she emphasizes the the importance of protecting innovations through patents, trademarks, and copyrights, meanwhile Prof. Marivic L. Doncillo (IPU-ITSO, Technical Expert for
Chemical Science) covered Patent Drafting, she discussed on the key elements of claims, specifications, and descriptions in patent applications in the afternoon. An open forum followed
On March 6, 2026, in the morning featured Prof. Doncillo discusses and highlights the Patent Search Report Writing, where participants learned to conduct prior art searches and analyze patentability complete with another open forum. The afternoon session brought excitement for BS Fisheries students and actively participated by presenting their workshop outputs and there were 8 outputs that were made. However, four outputs were actually presented. Certificates of participation and recognition were distributed, with closing remarks from Fisheries Department Chairman Prof. Evelyn Balang Vista. She stressed about the importance of conducting the seminar-workshop as part of there Seminar class for this semester, she emphasizes that innovation is the lifeblood of academic institutions, and the discussions imparted by the resource speakers remind us that safeguarding intellectual property is both a duty and oppportunity. She thank the UEP Administration led by the UEP President, Dr. Cherry I. Ultra, VP Karina Milagros C. Lim, Dr. Judy Somoray and the IPU-ITSO Staff, Dr. Leovegildo B. Mante, Jr, the Faculty and Students for the support that makes this event, a SUCCESS.
The activity ended up with a group photo opportunity.
Masterfully emceed by Manolito Lipata and Mary Joy Glodo (BS Fisheries 4th year students).
's continue protecting and innovating in fisheries and beyond.
Report by Rosa Cobrana
๐ท: Rosa Cobrana, Kent Rogevenz Olivo, Emmanuel Sumayang, Danica Pecayo and Jhan Caguerhab
