The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, and Business Development Office (IPTTBDO) serve as the office tasked to safeguard the intellectual properties of the University and strengthen the IP and technology commercialization operations in the University.
The Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (IPTTBDO) of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) – the university’s premier hub for innovation management, IP protection, and commercialization.
As a dynamic support office, we bridge research and industry, empowering innovators to transform ideas into impactful technologies and enterprises. Our role is to protect the intellectual assets of the university, facilitate technology transfer, and drive economic development through sustainable innovation and partnership
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DR. JALALODEN B. MAROHOM
Director
AIRAH D. SARIP
Research Staff
The Intellectual Property (IP) Management handle the protection, monitoring, and strategic use of intellectual property, ensuring the rights of inventors are safeguarded and aligned with national standards.
Key Roles:
- Assist in prior art search, drafting, filing, and prosecution of patents, utility models, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs.
- Maintain a growing IP portfolio representing USM’s research excellence.
- Raise IP awareness through training, workshops, and university-wide campaigns.
COPYRIGHT
STEP 1: Prepare the Requirement
- 4 copies of Duly accomplished BCRR Form 2025-1
- Copy of Work
- 4 copies of Deed of Assignment (Signed and Notarized)
- Government – Issued ID
STEP 2: Submit the Application
- Submit the Accomplished Requirement at USM IPTTBD Office / ITSO (R&D Display Center)
STEP 3: Pay the Filing Fee
STEP 4: Evaluation and Approval
- It will be facilitated by the Bureau of Copyrights and Related Rights of IPOPHL
STEP 5: Revision and Correction (Optional)
- If the examiner found some error or misspelled from the documents’ submitted.
STEP 6: Receive the Certificate
UTILITY MODEL
STEP 1: Conduct Prior Art Search
- IPOPHL Search Portal
- WIPO Patentscope
- Google Patents
STEP 2: Prepare the Requirements
- Request Form (information on the inventor(s) and applicant(s))
- Description of the Utility Model
- Drawings or Diagrams (if applicable)
- Claims (what you want to be protected)
- Abstract (technical summary)
- Invention Disclosure Agreement
STEP 3: File the Application
- Applicant/inventor can assigned the filing process through USM IPTTBD Office and USM-ITSO
STEP 4: Pay the filing fee
STEP 5: Formality Examination
STEP 6: FER (Optional)
- If there is a substantial feedback from the examiner.
STEP 7: Publication of UM Application
STEP 8: Issuance of Certificate of Registration
STEP 9: Publication of Registered Utility Model
PATENT
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TRADEMARK
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
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TRADE SECRET
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The Technology Transfer is responsible for moving innovations from research to real-world application – bridging university with community needs and market demand.
Key Roles:
- Assess technologies for readiness and potential beneficiaries.
- Facilitate licensing, commercialization, and collaborative agreements.
- Engage with industries, government, and NGOs for technology adoption.
- Support researchers in validating and packaging technologies for deployment.
The Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) arm supports the growth of innovation-driven startups and spinoffs, offering tailored incubation services based on sectoral needs.
The USMart TBI focuses on the incubation and commercialization of technologies in information and communication technology (ICT), industrial systems, and engineering innovations.
The SIKLAB ATBI supports startups and enterprises engaged in agriculture, aquaculture, food processing, and related bioresource technologies.
PROGRAMS
- Incubation programs for student-led enterprises to foster student entrepreneurship and innovations;
- Commercialization support mechanisms for faculty-generated technologies and research outputs;
- Structured incubation pathways for university-based R&D results, enabling their transition from lab to market;
- Incubation and mentoring services for external entrepreneurs and startups seeking to leverage USM’s research capabilities and facilities;
- Specialized support for agri-food, aquaculture, and sustainability-driven enterprises through SIKLAB ATBI, reinforcing rural innovation and inclusive development.
CORE SERVICES
- Business ideation, validation, and model refinement workshops;
- Legal advisory, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance assistance;
- Prototyping support and technical mentoring from industry experts and academic researchers;
- Thematic masterclasses covering topics such as IP management, product development, business planning, marketing, and technology commercialization;
- Access to laboratories, specialized equipment, processing and packaging facilities, co-working spaces, and digital infrastructure;
- Support for branding, labeling, promotional strategy development, legal registrations, and logistics