Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) among the Faculty of Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology

This study evaluates the knowledge and awareness of copyright and intellectual property rights (IPRs) among faculty members at Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT). This study employs W. Richard Scott’s (2004) institutional theory to analyze how institutional structures, norms, and policies shape faculty members’ awareness and compliance with copyright and intellectual property rights (IPRs) at Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT). Using a descriptive research design, data were gathered from 30 respondents through a survey questionnaire adapted from Amparado and Miro (2020). The findings revealed moderate knowledge of copyright and IPRs, with 20% of faculty exhibiting high awareness and 50% demonstrating only basic knowledge. Alarmingly, 60% of respondents were unaware of institutional policies, underscoring significant knowledge gaps. Moreover, 50% of the respondents had published research papers, while engagement in other forms of intellectual property, such as patents and creative works, was limited. Key challenges identified included time constraints (70%), complexity of legal requirements (63.3%), and lack of institutional support (53.3%). These barriers hindered compliance with copyright and IPR regulations. Faculty demonstrated moderate copyright/IPR knowledge with significant gaps in institutional policy awareness and practical implementation, hindered by time constraints, legal complexity, and insufficient institutional support. The study recommends targeted training programs, enhanced institutional policies, and strategic support mechanisms to foster greater awareness, compliance, and intellectual property creation among faculty members. By addressing these gaps, ASSCAT can strengthen its academic and intellectual contributions.