Centro Escolar University-Makati Bachelor of Science in Legal Management student emerged as one of the Top 10 Intellectual Property (IP) Boost Campers among 58 participants from various universities and colleges in the Philippines.
Reyna Luzielle Esponilla, an incoming third-year student, was recognized during the IP Boost Camp 2024 graduation ceremony held at the De La Salle University McKinley Microcampus in Taguig City. The intensive five-day training program was organized by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), the government agency mandated to administer and implement State policies on intellectual property (IP) to strengthen the protection of IP rights in the country.
According to IPOPHL, the annual IP Boost Camp is an intermediate-level program that aims to provide an opportunity for undergraduate students and law students to acquire a deeper knowledge of IP and IP-related areas to better prepare them in their respective career by boosting their competence and confidence on IP.
Strong CEU Makati representation
Belonging to Batch Maalab, Esponilla was joined by 13 fellow Legal Management students who participated in the camp. The group tackled a wide range of IP topics, including patents, trademarks, copyright, and other intellectual property rights.
The workshop covered key areas such as trademarks and digital economy trends, patent examination and industrial design, copyright and the creative industry, and IP enforcement and research.
Following the intensive discussions, IPOPHL organized an IP Career Expo featuring intellectual property and human resources experts. Leading law firms, including ACCRALAW, Quisumbing Torres, Sycip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan, Villaraza & Angangco, Kalaw, Prasad & Hofileña, MOSVELDTT Law, and Dennemeyer, shared their IP best practices with the campers. The expo provided students with valuable insights on the IP field and various career paths within the industry.
The IP Boost campers underwent rigorous training, workshop, application activities, and assessments before their graduation ceremony.