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IPRAP is one of the programs of assistance of TAPI which provides technical and funding assistance in securing appropriate intellectual property (IP) protection of completed R&D projects generated/funded by Filipino public and private researchers, innovators, and technologists. It offers a holistic package of assistance for patent, utility model, industrial design, copyright and trademark applications for private individual inventors, various institutions and researcher with privately funded R&D.

Applicant may be either of the following:

2.1 A  male or female Filipino citizen. Preference is given to members of TAPI-accredited inventors’ organizations and female applicants pursuant to Republic Act 7192 on Women in Development and Nation Building Act; or

2.2 A duly recognized academic, research institution or legitimate juridical entities owned by Filipino citizens.

3.1 For individuals, applicant must:

1. be able to provide duly recognized proof of identity, postal address and full contact details;
2. be of good moral character and has not been convicted of any case involving moral turpitude;
3. be of legal age who can be capable, eligible, and willing to carry out the requirements of the assistance. For applicants below 18 years of age (a minor), a guardian or parents’ consent shall be required in the Conforme;
4. be the owner of the technology or innovation being requested for assistance under this Program;
5. be willing to be covered by policies and promotional activities of the DOST-TAPI and of the DOST in general;
6. be willing to refund  all expenses in case of breach of Conforme Letter or any provision of this Program; and
7. be able to commercialize or show proof of commercialization for the technology or innovation being requested for assistance when required by the Program Manager or DOST-TAPI.

3.2 For group of applicants, and in addition to all items under 3.1 above, must:

1. assign a focal person who will represent the group in all dealings under this Program and with the DOST-TAPI. All actions of the focal person shall be binding to all other applicants;
2. vouch that no other person who contributed to the development of the technology or innovation was excluded; and
3. vouch that no person who did not contribute to the development of the technology or innovation was included in the group as one of the applicants.

3.2.1 For academic, research institution and juridical entities, applicant must:

1. be a registered entity with legal capacity to do business in the Philippines;
2. be able to show proof of commercialization or intent thereto when required by the Program Manager or the DOST-TAPI;
3. be able to provide the following documents when required by the Program Manager:

i. IP policy stating clearly ownership of the IP being applied for,

ii. Research funding agreements, which would allow the Program Manager to determine the ownership of the IP, and

iii. Commercialization plan.

4. assign a focal person who will represent the entity in all dealings under this Program and with the DOST-TAPI. All actions of the said focal person shall be binding to the Applicant, unless a formal advice is received by DOST-TAPI within 30 days from the said action;
5. be willing to refund all expenses in case of breach of Conforme Letter or any provision of this Program; and
6. be willing to be covered by policies and promotional activities of the DOST-TAPI and of the DOST in general.

There is no limit on the number of request but there should be a good track record of the commercialization of previously TAPI-assisted obtained IPs.

Yes. As long as the requirements are complied.

None.  However, TAPI-IPRAP shall provide funding assistance for the maintaining fee or annuities for patent application until the issuance of patent. Payment of annuities or maintaining fees or renewal fees to the IPO after the issuance of patent/industrial  shall be shouldered by the patentee.

None. However, TAPI-IPRAP shall provide funding assistance for the maintaining fee or annuities for patent application until the issuance of patent. Payment of annuities or maintaining fees or renewal fees to the IPO after the issuance of patent/industrial shall be shouldered by the patentee.

The proposals are evaluated by the Program Manager, patent agents, and approved by the Division Manager and TAPI Director.

None.

Ms. Anna Liza B. Saet

Program Manager, Science Research Specialist II

Telephone Number: (+632) 8 837-2071 to 82, local 2166, local 2150

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14.1 For Copyright

• • Five (5) copies of the duly accomplished application form and Affidavit of Ownership (see attached) in legal size bond paper.
    •   – Copyright Application Form_National Library
    •   – Deed of Assignment (Note: Edit the text in blue and other parts as you see fit)

• • Deed of Assignment, if the copyright owner is different from the author(s) per existing IP policy.
  • Two (2) electronic copies in CDs or send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and one (1) printed copy of their works
  • Photocopy / Scanned copy of recent IDs of the authors or copyright owner.

14.2 For Patent / Utility Model / Industrial Design Filed personally by the Inventor

• • Payment of filing fees only (for unfiled applications): A copy of the final draft of specification and claim for filing at IPOPhil, request for patent/UM/ID application with necessary drawings.

• • Payment of filing fees only (for filed but unpaid applications): One (1) set complete original of the patent/UM/ID application together with the specification and claims stamped received by the IPOPhil and the Statement of Account (SOA) as proof of filing of the application with the IPOPhil. The SOA should have been issued within two weeks.

• • Reimbursement of filing fees:

1. 1. 1. Original Official Receipt (OR) from IPOPhil. within the month from the date of filing.
      2. A copy of the specifications/claims and drawings (when applicable) stamped received by IPOPhil.
      3. Copy of the other documents from IPOPhil.

14.3 For Patent / Utility Model / Industrial Design / Trademark

Government fees and professional fees of the Patent Agent to be assigned for the possible IP filing of the TAPI approved technology until the IP Application is granted/registered in the Intellectual Property Office of the Phillipines (IPOPHL)

• • Letter request addressed to Engr. Edgar I. Garcia, TAPI Director (format attached)
  • Duly accomplished Invention Disclosure Form (attached) - please make sure that item No. 4 is well disclosed and second page is signed.
  • Technical Report/Thesis (if available)
  • Pictures/Drawings/Sketches of the machine/device with labels of the parts (for machines/device/apparatus); process flow/diagram (for chemical/food products/processes); screenshots of GUI, programs flowchart, encryption, safety marks used, if any (for software)
  • Test Results (if available)
  • Valid government issued ID of the technology owner; if  IP policy/contract/agreement states that the technology owner or IPR owner is the school/agency/institute the owner , then present the ID of the head of school/agency/institute
  • Electronic copy of the mark (for trademarks)
  • Trademark application form (for trademarks)
    •   – Letter Request (format)
    •   – Invention Disclosure Form
    •   – Preliminary Search Report
    •   – Trademark Application Form (IPOPHL)

14.4 iSIPAG Registration

Moreover, should you wish to check the status of your IP application/s in the future, you may register in the Inventors’ System for Intellectual Property Applications and Grants (iSIPAG) website (https://isipag.techtrans.gov.ph/). iSIPAG provides a system for online filing of requests for assistance (ongoing development) and monitoring services so our clients will no longer need to personally visit the office, call us up, or send an email to file requirements or inquire the statuses of the applications.

To register, just visit the iSIPAG website at https://isipag.techtrans.gov.ph/. Create an account and enter the corresponding information needed. Upon successful registration, kindly wait for a confirmation email before you can login and access iSIPAG.