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As globalization and digitalization continue to reshape the business landscape, the need for effective Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) frameworks becomes increasingly urgent. In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, IPR plays a crucial role in driving innovation, fostering creativity, and ensuring the competitiveness of industries. Emerging digital technologies are fundamentally transforming industries, requiring timely discussions on the challenges and strategies for safeguarding intellectual property (IP) in the global economy.


This event will focus on the latest trends in IP, offering critical insights into developing robust IP strategies that align with both current and future market demands. As technology advances, businesses and entrepreneurs face an increasingly complex legal landscape, where the need to protect intellectual assets and ensure global competitiveness becomes paramount.


Key topics of discussion will include:

  • Developing effective IP strategies based on emerging trends and technologies
  • Safeguarding innovations in the digital age, including strategies for protecting intellectual assets amidst rapid technological advances
  • Exploring the export potential of IP across global markets and addressing the complexities of international IPR frameworks


The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, in collaboration with the Southeast Asia IP SME Helpdesk(an initiative of the European Commission supporting European SMEs with IP-related issues), is proud to present "Innovative Frontiers: Bridging Innovation Through Intellectual Property Rights" offering an essential platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration among industry leaders, policymakers, and IP experts, representatives from European and Philippines governments, representatives and entrepreneurs from European and Philippines, businesses, EU Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), EU intermediaries, IP legal practitioners and consultants.

Jan 21, 2025

14:00 - 16:30 GMT+8

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Makati Commerce Tower
Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue 236
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Agenda

  • 13:00 - 14:00Registration
    14:00 - 14:10Opening Remarks
    Mr. Philipp Dupuis
    Minister Counsellor and Head of the Economic Trade Section
    Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the Philippines
    14:10 - 14:30Developments in the Philippine IP Landscape and Opportunities for Expanded International Cooperation
    Hon. Atty. Rowel Barba
    Director General
    Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)
    14:30 - 14:50Navigating IP and AI in the Philippines: Legislation, Case Law, and Practical Guidance for Businesses
    Atty. Edmund Jason Baranda
    External Expert of South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk, and
    Managing Partner of Baranda and Associates – Rouse & Co International Limited
    14:50 - 15:10Safeguarding IPR and Innovations in the Digital Age
    Hon. Emmy Lou V. Delfin
    Bureau Director for the ICT Industry Development Bureau -
    Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
    15:10 - 15:30Unlocking the Potential of Philippine IP Exports and Geographical Indications in International Markets
    *with a brief discussion on the Philippine Government's initiative to support MSMEs in registering trademarks abroad

    Hon. Bianca Pearl Sykimte
    Director
    Department of Trade and Industry - Export Management Bureau (DTI-EMB)
    15:30 - 16:20Open Forum and Panel Discussion
    - Mr. Philipp Dupuis, Head of the Economic Trade Section, Delegation of the EU to the Philippines
    - Atty. Rowel Barba, Director General, IPOPHL
    - Atty. Edmund Baranda, External Expert, South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk
    - Ms. Emmy Lou V. Delfin, Director for ICT Industry Development, DICT
    - Hon. Bianca Pearl R. Sykimte, Director, DTI-EMB
    16:20 - 16:30Closing Remarks and End of Program
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