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June 18, 2026
KABACAN, Cotabato — The Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (IPTTBDO) of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) convened a consultation meeting with business establishments utilizing the USM logo on June 11, 2026, at the USMart TBI Office, Extension Building. The activity aimed to address concerns regarding the proper use, protection, and commercialization of the University’s trademark and institutional identity.
The meeting brought together business operators who are using the USM logo in products, promotional materials, and commercial activities. Discussions focused on trademark protection, licensing requirements, compliance with university policies, and the legal implications of unauthorized use of the USM name and logo.
Business establishments actively participated in the consultation by raising concerns, seeking clarifications, and sharing recommendations based on their experiences. The dialogue provided stakeholders with an opportunity to better understand existing policies while allowing university officials to address issues directly affecting commercial partners.
Dr. Debbie Marie Verzosa, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension, emphasized the importance of protecting the University’s identity through responsible trademark use. Meanwhile, Dr. Jalaloden Marohom, Head of the IPTTBDO, discussed the University’s ongoing efforts to strengthen trademark protection and promote compliance among businesses utilizing the USM logo.
The consultation concluded with an open forum that encouraged the exchange of ideas between the University and participating establishments. Through the activity, the IPTTBDO reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding USM’s intellectual property rights while fostering productive partnerships with the local business community.
