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 on a Culture of Intellectual Property and Innovation.
This traveling event, held on December 3, 4, and 5 at the Mexico City campus, Guadalajara and Aguascalientes, 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 Office of the Vice President for Research (VGI) and the Corporate Directorate of Innovation and Technology Transfer (DCIT), Panamericana made significant progress in consolidating its Innovation and Technology Transfer Ecosystem. This model provides strong support to researchers and students in creating inventions with high potential for intellectual property protection, which, in turn, generates a significant impact on both society and the business sector.
During the conference, university officials, business leaders, and government officials discussed the importance of intellectual property in building an innovation-driven economy. Notable attendees included:
- Anahí Marín López, M.A., Undersecretary for Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises for the Government of Aguascalientes.
- Pablo Enrique Yanez, M.A. Rizo, Secretary of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation for Mexico City.
- Dr. Jesús Parets Gómez, director of the Public Registry of Copyright (INDAUTOR).
- Cristopher Olivares, M.A., Director of Innovation at Vitalmex.
- Alfonso Roa, M.A., Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs for Latin America and Mexico, DHL.
- Alejandro García Vera, M.A., Director of Institutional and Government Relations at the Center for Competitiveness in Mexico (CCMX).
Recognizing the Impact of Intellectual Property
The Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrad, rector of the Guadalajara campus, highlighted the achievements of recent years. “We have achieved remarkable level of engagement from the university community, reflected in concrete achievements such as 48 invention disclosures, 22 feasibility studies on patentable subject matter and the active involvement of 162 researchers in intellectual property management processes. In addition, various business meetings have been established to strengthen our strategic alliances,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Dr. Santiago García Álvarez, rector of the Mexico City campus, noted: “The Universidad Panamericana the results of scientific research as a transformative force in the economic and social reality of the surrounding community; to that end, we provide services that enable researchers, creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators to protect and promote their intellectual property beyond the university’s boundaries.”
“With the aim of promoting a better understanding of copyright among faculty members and highlighting its importance in educational and research processes, we offer courses and workshops on the fundamentals of copyright, taught by INDAUTOR; to date, 101 professors from the Universidad Panamericana have participated.”
Science and technology in the service of human well-being
The Dr. Antonio de los Reyes, president of the Aguascalientes campus, emphasized: “At the Panamericana, we believe that the drive for science and technology must be underpinned by the pursuit of humanity’s well-being; therefore, it is necessary for universities to have a broad and deep capacity for knowledge production, which allows them to empower their students and researchers in identifying the needs and problems afflicting our society.”
“An example of this commitment is the Innovation Journey Program, which resulted in 26 final projects developed by students. These students received support in managing intellectual property for their inventions, which stemmed directly from their academic work,” he added.
For his part, the Dr. Sergio Velázquez Rodríguez, Vice Rector for Research, emphasized the importance of partnerships and collaboration between academia and the public and private sectors to enhance the impact of research. “Generating significant social impact can only be achieved by building synergies with other researchers and with the business sector,”, he said.
High-impact activities
The conference featured panels such as The Impact of Intellectual Property in Mexico on an Innovative Economy, moderated by Dr. Juan Alberto González Piñón, Corporate Director of Innovation and Technology Transfer.
In addition, keynote speeches were delivered by experts, such as Dr. Héctor Elías Chagoya Cortés, who highlighted how intellectual property management can become a powerful business tool, and Dr. Fabiola Cortés, who shared her experience leading the Innovation Journey.
Key Figures and Future Projects
The Universidad Panamericana presented significant achievements 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 grants.
- 18 technologies with licensing potential.
Looking ahead, the Universidad Panamericana to expand the Center for Research and Applied 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
Through these workshops, the Universidad Panamericana reaffirms its leadership in promoting a culture of intellectual property and innovation, contributing to sustainable development, competitiveness, and social well-being through the protection and transfer of knowledge generated by its academic community.
For more information about the Pan-American Intellectual Property Management Center, please write to: propiedad.intelectual@up.edu.mx
