Intellectual Property (IP) Filing Process: The Case of VSU

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  Teacher RAISE_KM Jane
• Students 41/999 Students
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• 1 Module 1 Lesson /2 Quizzes

Course Module Overview

Welcome to Intellectual Property (IP) Filing Process: The Case of VSU!

This course module offers a dynamic and insightful guide to the protection of Intellectual Property (IP) at Visayas State University (VSU). It walks you through the innovation journey, from the moment an idea is conceived to its transformation into a legally protected output. Through this course, you will discover how the creative and research outputs of faculty members, researchers, staff, and students are carefully identified, assessed, and secured using the right IP protection strategies.

At the heart of this process is the Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO), your key partner in turning ideas into protected innovations. This module highlights ITSO’s essential role in guiding invention disclosure, conducting prior-art searches, and supporting patent drafting and filing through the IPOPHL Electronic Filing System.

More than just a procedural guide, this module emphasizes the importance of protecting intellectual property. By safeguarding research outputs, VSU not only ensures proper recognition for its innovators but also amplifies the real-world impact of their work. 

By the end of the course, learners will not only understand intellectual property. They will know how to start claiming it.

Learning Objectives: 

At the end of this module, learners should be able to:

1. Identify research outputs with potential for IP protection and assess their patentability through prior art search results.
2. Understand the IP protection process at VSU, including the role of ITSO and the importance of IP in translating research into societal benefits.
3. Prepare and complete an Invention Disclosure Form (FM-RDE-04) with required supporting documents.
4. Participate in drafting, reviewing, and filing patent applications, including understanding specifications, claims, and IPOPHL Electronic Filing System.

Who is this course for:

1. Faculty members engaged in research and innovation
2. Researchers and Project Developers
3. University staff involved in research and development initiatives
4. Students conducting thesis or innovation projects
5. Entrepreneurs and Startup founders
6. VICARP CMIs / RAISE Project Members
7. Anyone interested in protecting and managing creative or innovative work

Module Breakdown

To complete this module, learners are expected to accomplish the following activities:

1. Self-Check (Pretest): What You Knew Before
2. Watch the Learning Video on Intellectual Property (IP) Filing Process: The Case of VSU
3. Progress Check (Post-test): What You Know Now

Remember, each activity must be completed before the next learning content becomes available.

How to Access the Course Content

The course curriculum is displayed on this Course Overview page for your reference. However, access to the learning materials will only be available after you enroll in the course.

To begin your learning journey, click ENROLL at the top-right corner of this page. Once successfully enrolled, the Course Curriculum tab will appear beside the Overview, Announcements, and other course tabs. Click the Course Curriculum tab to access your lessons and learning activities.

Course Reminders

1. Please complete all course requirements within the designated course duration or completion period. If you do not complete the course within the allotted time, your course access will expire, and you will be redirected to your Student Dashboard.
2. Then, you will need to RE-ENROLL in the course. Manage your time effectively and ensure that all required activities are completed before the deadline.
3. You are allowed a maximum of three (3) attempts to complete each quiz. Use these opportunities to improve your results and enhance your understanding of the course material.

Certificate and Performance Record

Upon successful completion of the course, your certificate record will be reflected on your Student Dashboard, including your performance rating and final grade.

An e-certificate will be provided in recognition of your participation and successful completion of the course.

The original signed certificate may be claimed physically at the ViCARP Office at Visayas State University. If you are unable to claim it personally, you may request delivery through LBC or any preferred courier service (shipping fees and arrangements may apply).

Take your time, follow the course flow, and happy learning!