JPO Conducted JPO/IPR Training Course on Academia-Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer

The JPO conducted the “JPO/IPR Training Course on Academia - Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer" from November 7 to November 16, 2023, which was intended for the IP Offices and ministries in charge of technology development, staff of universities and research institutes involved in IP management and utilization (including the promotion of industry-academia-government collaboration and technology transfer, and instruction and support for these activities), and personnel in charge of IP in companies. A total of 22 trainees from 17 countries and one organization participated in the course.

The purpose of this course was to learn efficient and effective IP management methods in universities and research institutes. The trainees deepened their understanding on Academia - Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer by sharing the current status and challenges of IP policies and strategies in their own countries, as well as through lectures and discussions on IP management, industry-academia-government collaboration, and technology transfer methods toward the private sector.

Trainee comments regarding the course included the following:
“It was a good opportunity to learn about a research collaboration agreement and management of licensing.” “The lecture deepened my understanding on the importance of collaborations with the private sector for the commercialization of IP.”

Facility Visit at Tokyo Institute of Technology
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Thank you for your cooperation

Completion ceremony

[Last updated 29 March 2024]

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