Sultan Kudarat State University successfully concluded its three-day Training on Drafting and Filing of Patent, Utility Model, Industrial Design, and Copyright on October 27–29, 2026, culminating in the presentation of participants’ outputs and an online intellectual property filing session. The activity opened with welcome remarks from Dr. Adonis S. Besa, Chairperson of the Intellectual Property Management Unit (IPMU), and an inspirational message from Dr. Mildred F. Accad, VPREI. Technical sessions were facilitated by Dr. Rande B. Dechavez, and Dr. Mitos D. Delco, Director for Technology Protection and Commercialization covering intellectual property fundamentals, patent and utility model drafting, industrial design, copyright, invention spotting, prior art search, claim drafting, and technology transfer pathways. The activity was hosted by Mr. Randy E. Mayo, Chairperson of the Technology Transfer and Commercialization Unit.
The training culminated in the presentation of intellectual property outputs developed by the participants, which undergone further evaluation and processing for registration with the assistance of the University. The activity was also attended by faculty members from Notre Dame of Tacurong College (NDTC) and South Cotabato State College (SCSC), providing an opportunity for institutional collaboration and knowledge-sharing. During the closing program, Dr. Adonis S. Besa formally concluded the activity, expressing the full and continuing support of SKSU President Atty. Cyrus E. Torenna, DPA, MNSA, for initiatives that advance research, intellectual property protection, innovation, and technology commercialization. He emphasized the University’s commitment to assisting faculty members in developing and registering their intellectual property outputs.
The successful conduct of the training reinforces SKSU’s commitment to transforming research and creative outputs into protected intellectual assets with potential for utilization, technology transfer, and commercialization. The initiative contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) through faculty capability development, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) through innovation and intellectual property protection, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through collaboration with other academic institutions. Through this initiative, SKSU continues to uphold its advocacy.
