Young inventors on the rise in Philippines
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is targeting a new record for IP filings this year, buoyed by a growing number of young inventors.
Manila, Philippines — The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) aims to set a new record for intellectual property filings this year, driven by a surge in the number of young inventors. IPOPHL director general Teodoro Pascua expressed satisfaction with the current trend but hopes for even greater progress. The country has witnessed a continuous rise in IP applications, with 53,231 filings recorded in 2025, a 2% increase from 52,257 applications the previous year.
Pascua noted that while encouraging more people to file for IP rights, accelerating the registration process is equally important. The Department of Trade and Industry recently hosted the ASEAN Creative Industries Expo, highlighting various creative sectors like audiovisual media, design, and digital interactive media. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque emphasized the significance of the creative industry as a cultural asset, contributing significantly to trade and tourism.
The creative economy in the Philippines reached P2.12 trillion last year, generating around 7.6% of the nation's GDP. This included P320.06 billion in creative goods exports and P426.99 billion in creative services exports. However, employment in creative industries declined to 8.71 million in 2025 from 8.74 million the previous year.
Roque acknowledged that more efforts are needed to unlock the full potential of the creative sector.
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