Mexico City, December 6, 2024. The Universidad Panamericana reaffirmed 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 on the Mexico City campus, Guadalajara y Aguascalienteshighlighted the importance of intellectual property as a driver of social and economic development.
An innovation ecosystem for the future
Under the direction of the Office of the Vice Rector for Research (VGI) and the Corporate Directorate for Innovation and Transfer (DCIT)the 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 to be intellectually protected, which, in turn, generates a significant impact on both society and business.
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 LópezUndersecretary of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of the Government of Aguascalientes.
- Pablo Enrique Yanez RizoSecretary of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of Mexico City.
- Dr. Jesús Parets GómezDirector of the Public Registry of Copyrights (INDAUTOR).
- Mr. Cristopher OlivaresInnovation Director of Vitalmex.
- Alfonso RoaQuality and Regulatory Director LATAM & Mexico, DHL.
- Alejandro García VeraDirector of Institutional and Government Relations at the Center for Competitiveness of Mexico (CCMX).
Recognizing the impact of intellectual property
The Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade, rector of campus Guadalajara, highlighted the achievements made in recent years. "We have achieved an outstanding participation of the university community, reflected inreflected in concrete achievements such as 48 invention notifications, 22 relevance studies on patentable subject matter and the active involvement of 162 researchers in 162 researchers in intellectual property management processes. In addition, we have consolidated several business meetings that strengthen our strategic alliances," he said.", he said.
While, Dr. Santiago García Álvarez Dr. Santiago García Álvarezrector of the Mexico City campus, said: "the Universidad Panamericana performs the valuation 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's borders.".
"With the aim of promoting a better understanding of copyright among the academic faculty and highlighting its relevance in the educational and research processes, we offer courses and workshops on the basics of copyright, We offer courses and workshops on the fundamentals of copyright, given by INDAUTOR.to date, 101 professors from INDAUTOR have participated in these courses and workshops, to date, 101 professors from the Universidad Panamericana".
Science and technology at the service of human welfare
The Dr. Antonio de los Reyesrector of the Aguascalientes campus, emphasized: "At Panamericana, we conceive that behind the promotion of science and technology must be the search for the welfare of humanity, so it is necessary that universities have a broad and deep capacity in the production of knowledge, which allows them to enhance the role of their students and students. it is necessary for universities to have a broad and deep capacity in the production of knowledge, which allows them to enhance the role of their students and researchers in the identification of needs and problems that afflict our society".
"An example of this commitment is the Innovation Journey ProgramProgram, which resulted in 26 terminal projects developed by students. These students received support in managing the intellectual property of their inventions, derived directly from their academic work," he added."he added.
For his part, Dr. Sergio Velázquez Dr. Sergio Velázquez RodríguezVice Rector General for Research, emphasized the importance of alliances and collaboration between academia, the public and private sectors to enhance the impact of research. "The generation of significant social impact is only realized through the construction of synergies with other researchers and with the productive sector"he said.
High-impact activities
The conference included panels such as The Impact of Intellectual Property in Mexico Towards an Innovative Economymoderated by Dr. Juan Alberto González Piñóncorporate director of Innovation and Transfer.
In addition, keynote lectures were given by experts, such as Dr. Héctor Elías Chagoya Cortés, Dr. Héctor Elías Chagoya Cortés and Dr. Héctor Elías Chagoya Cortéswho highlighted how the management of intellectual property can become a powerful business tool, and Dr. Fabiola Dr. Fabiola Cortéswho shared her experience in leading the Innovation Journey.
Key figures and future projects
The 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 y 5 new patent titles.
- 18 technologies with licensing potential.
Looking to the future, the Universidad Panamericana is working on the expansion of the Center for Applied Research and Technology (CITA)the Pan American Entrepreneurship Fundand the Institutional Entrepreneurship Councilstrengthening its position as a leader in applied innovation.
A commitment to the common good
With this event, the Universidad Panamericana reaffirms its leadership in the promotion of a culture of intellectual property intellectual property e innovationcontributing to sustainable development, competitiveness and social welfare through the protection and transfer of knowledge generated by its academic community.
For more information about the Pan American Intellectual Property Management Center write to: propiedad.intelectual@up.edu.mx
