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Universidad Panamericana Promotes Intellectual Property Rights Protection

 

Universidad Panamericana reiterated its commitment to the dissemination of knowledge and the creation of synergies between academia, industry and government during the second edition of the Conference for a Culture of Intellectual Property and Innovation

This itinerant event, held on December 3, 4 and 5 at Mexico City, Guadalajara and Aguascalientes campuses, highlighted the importance of intellectual property as a driver of social and economic development.

An Innovation Ecosystem for the Future

Under the direction of the General Vice Rector’s Office for Research (VGI) and the Corporate Directorate for Innovation and Transfer (DCIT), Panamericana presented significant progress in the consolidation of its Innovation and Transfer Ecosystem. This model provides solid support to researchers and students in the creation of inventions with a high potential for intellectual protection, which, in turn, generates a significant impact on both society and the business world.

During the conference, university authorities, businessmen and public officials analyzed the relevance of intellectual property in the construction of an innovation-based economy. Among the attendees were:

  • Anahí Marín López, MD, Undersecretary for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of the Government of Aguascalientes.
  • Alejandro Pablo Enrique Yanez Rizo, MD, Mexico City’s Secretary of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation.
  • Dr. Jesús Parets Gómez, Public Registry of Copyrights Director (INDAUTOR).
  • Alejandro Olivares, MD, Innovation Director of Vitalmex.
  • Alejandro Roa, MD, Quality and Regulatory Director LATAM & Mexico, DHL.
  • Alejandro García Vera, MD, Director of Institutional and Government Relations at the Center for Competitiveness in Mexico (CCMX).

 

Recognizing the Impact of Intellectual Property

Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade, rector of the Guadalajara campus, highlighted the achievements made in recent years. “We have achieved an outstanding participation of the university community, reflected in concrete achievements such as 48 invention notifications, 22 relevance studies on patentable subject matter and the active involvement of 162 researchers in intellectual property management processes.  In addition, we have consolidated several business meetings that strengthen our strategic alliances“, he affirmed.

Meanwhile, Dr. Santiago García Álvarez, rector of the Mexico City campus, said: “Universidad Panamericana makes the assessment of the results of scientific research as a transforming element of the economic and social reality of the environment. For this, we provide services that allow researchers, creators, entrepreneurs and innovators to protect and promote their intellectual property beyond the university borders“. 

“With the purpose of promoting a better understanding of copyright among the academic faculty and highlighting its relevance in educational and research processes, we offer courses and workshops on the fundamentals of Copyright, taught by INDAUTOR; in which, to date, 101 professors from Universidad Panamericana have participated.”

Science and technology in the service of human welfare

Dr. Antonio De Los Reyes, rector of the Aguascalientes campus, stressed: “At Universidad Panamericana, we believe that the drive for science and technology must be founded on the search for the well-being of humanity. Therefore, it is necessary for universities to have robust and deep capacities for the production of knowledge, which allows them to enhance the role of their students and researchers in identifying the needs and problems that afflict our society.” 

An example of this commitment is the Innovation Journey Program, which resulted in 26 terminal projects developed by students. These students received support to manage the intellectual property of their inventions, derived directly from their academic work,” he added.

Dr. Sergio Velázquez Rodríguez, Vice Rector General for Research, emphasized the importance of alliances and collaboration between academia, the public and private sectors to enhance the impact of research. “Significant social impact is only achieved through the construction of synergies with other researchers and the productive sector,” he said.

High-impact Activities

The conference included panels such as The Impact of Intellectual Property in Mexico towards an Innovative Economy, moderated by Dr. Juan Alberto González Piñón, corporate director of Innovation and Transfer. 

In addition, keynotes were presented by experts such as Dr. Héctor Elías Chagoya Cortés, who underscored how intellectual property management can become a powerful business tool, and Dr. Fabiola Cortés, who shared her experience leading the Innovation Journey program.

Key figures and future projects

Universidad Panamericana presented significant advances that reflect its impact on research and innovation:

  • 151 members of the National System of Researchers
  • 310 indexed publications per year
  • 30 patent applications and 5 new patent titles
  • 18 technologies with licensing potential

Looking into the future, Universidad Panamericana is working on the expansion of the Center for Applied Research and Technology (CITA), the Pan American Entrepreneurship Fund, and the Institutional Entrepreneurship Council, strengthening its position as a leader in applied innovation.

A commitment to the common good

With these conferences, Universidad Panamericana reaffirms its leadership in promoting a culture of intellectual property and innovation, contributing to sustainable development, competitiveness and social welfare through the protection and transfer of knowledge generated by its academic community.

For more information about Universidad Panamericana’s Intellectual Property Management Center contact: propiedad.intelectual@up.edu.mx