Dr.Dumancas highlighted in this part, "Intellectual property is like owning a piece of land, you must regulate, eveluate, monitize, transfer, exclude others and take ownership. Also, it would prevent competitors from copying your trademark, avoid wasteful investment, increase the company's market value, and facilitate negotiations.

There are 9 Intellectual Property Rights, and these rights plays a crucial role in the success of having an intellectual property.

1. Patent

   -is a process that provides any technical solutions to a problem which is new, inventive and industrially applicable.

2. Utility Model

   -a mini version of patent which is new and industrially applicable.

3. Industrial Design

   -is the aesthetic aspect of an article.

4. Trademark

   -visible sign capable of distinguishing goods or services.

5. Copyright and Related Rights

   -legal protection of the owner and rights.

6. Lay-out designs

7. Geographic Indications

8. Undisclosed Information

9. New Plant Varieties

REMINDERS!

Copyright Holders have the exclusive right to use and reproduce their work. Putting "ctto" is not enough attribution to owner. But exclusive rights are not absolute. As a matter of policy, fair use is based on the belief that public is entitled to freely use portions of copyrighted materials.

To ensure registrability,

DO PRIOR ART SEARCH.

Start-Up Ecosystem

It is a group of people playing their roles, interacting, working together to develop or support a start-ups.

Why Start-Up need Ecosystem?

1. Support

2. Resources

3. Mentors

4. Networks

5. Right People

6. Survive

Who are part of the Ecosystem?

1. Education and Research

2. Human Resources

3. Networking and Support

4. Government Interventions

5. Funding

STARTUP ECOSYSTEM PH

This ecosystem includes all the interest groups that without them the survival is almost impossible for startups.

1. Government Programs and Policies

• Department of Trade and Industry

• Department of Science and Technology

• Department of Information and Communication Technology

  2. Finance and Investments

     BANKS

  3. Digital Infrastractures

     WIFIS

4. Human Capital

• Mentor

• Consultants

• Experts

5. Incubators and Accelerators

6. Start-Ups

How will you take advantage of the Ecosystem?

1. Start-Up

2. Explore and Connect

3. Be informed of the agencies that supports start-ups.

4. Identify your needs as a startup

5. Connect through Incubators and Accelerators

6. Join start-up competitions may it be local or national

7. Support ecosystem initiatives.

   
   

If you want to inspire....

MAKE IT HAPPEN!

MATCHMAKERS

-matching companies with disabilities with a business model that lifts people out of poverty.

THEIR SOCIAL MISSION

-people with disabilities have less access to jobs because of discrimination.

THEIR PROBLEM

-companies struggle to find highly motivated and loyal employees.

THE OPPORTUNITY

-the internet enables people work anywhere and create a shared economy globally through outsourcing.

THEIR IMPACT FORUM

-people with disabilities (PWD's) equipped with digital skills and has sustainable internet-based jobs while companies grow their business with diverse and inclusive manpower.

SUCCESS STORY

REVENUE MODEL

• training fee

• subscription

• referral fee

  
  

  COMPANY'S STRUCTURE

  HYBRID MODEL

• Non-Profit Corporation

• For PROFIT Corporation

  
  

  
  

  VIRTUALAHAN EMPOWERS...

  where they employ an award-winning formula that empowers PWD'S, solo parents, and other communities to be employment ready.