The UP Manila Technology Transfer and Business Development Office
(UPM TTBDO)
OFFICE PROFILE
The UP Manila Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (UPM TTBDO) is the office mandated to safeguard the intellectual property of the members of the UP Manila community while actively supporting the transfer of research-based technologies from the laboratory to real-world use.
By building partnerships and streamlining processes, the TTBDO helps move innovations more quickly from the bench to the community.
HISTORY OF UPM TTBDO
The UP Manila Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (UPM TTBDO) was established to support the management, protection, and utilization of intellectual property generated by researchers of the University. Its creation followed the enactment of Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009, which strengthened technology transfer and intellectual property management across Philippine universities. In alignment with this law, the University adopted the University of the Philippines Intellectual Property Policy in 2011 and subsequently institutionalized technology transfer offices across its constituent units. Since then, the UP Manila TTBDO has played a key role in safeguarding innovations, supporting inventors, and translating research outputs into technologies that benefit the Filipino people.
Pre-RA 10055
Intellectual property rights and related activities were managed by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), under the Chief of the University of the Philippines Manila Legal Office.
2009
Promulgation of Republic Act 10055 or the Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009
2011
The University of the Philippines revised its Intellectual Property Policy to align with the governing law.
2012
The University of the Philippines System Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO) was created
2015
UP Manila Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (UPM TTBDO) was approved by the UP Board of Regents to manage intellectual property, innovation, and technology transfer in the campus
OUR MISSION & VISION
Mission:
The University of the Philippines Manila – Technology Transfer and Business Development Office will proactively and competently secure and translate proprietary ideas and research outputs into scalable products and services that are responsive to the health needs of Filipinos and the world. We will manage the organization’s resources with integrity and commitment in providing opportunities for growth and productivity of its people. We will provide a secure, efficient and state of the art management and operation system of the University’s intellectual properties, and excellence in business processes by following ethical and credible industry standards and partnerships.
Vision:
To be the Leading technology transfer office in the Philippines that secures and translates health innovations towards nation building, in collaboration with local and International universities and industries by 2026
OUR MANDATE
Seek:
We stimulate the proactive disclosure of research outputs and creative works in the university.
Secure:
We deliver operative and decisive technology assessments towards the realization of relevant intellectual property protection.
Scale to serve:
We catalyze technology deployment for the public good while balancing the advancement and sustainability of a culture of innovation in the university.