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 traveling event, held on December 3, 4, and 5 in 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 Office of the Vice Rector for Research (VGI) and the Corporate Directorate for Innovation and Transfer (DCIT), Panamericana made significant progress in consolidating its Innovation and Transfer Ecosystem. This model provides solid support to researchers and students in the creation of inventions with high potential for intellectual property protection, which, in turn, generates a significant impact on both society and the business world.
During the conference, university officials, business leaders, and government officials discussed the importance of intellectual property in building an innovation-driven economy. Among those in attendance 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, Director of the Public Registry of Copyrights (INDAUTOR).
- Alejandro Olivares, MD, Innovation Director at Vitalmex.
- Alejandro Roa, MD, Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs for Latin America and 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 Andrad, rector of the Guadalajara campus, highlighted the achievements made in recent years. “We have achieved outstanding participation of 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, we have held several business meetings that strengthen our strategic alliances,” he affirmed.
Meanwhile, Dr. Santiago García Álvarez, rector of the Mexico City campus, said: Universidad Panamericana the evaluation of scientific research results as a transformative force in the economic and social reality of the surrounding community. To this end, 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 academic faculty 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 Universidad Panamericana participated.”
Science and technology in the service of human welfare
Dr. Antonio De Los Reyes, president of the Aguascalientes campus, stressed: “At Universidad Panamericana, we believe that the drive for science and technology must be grounded in the pursuit of human well-being. Therefore, it is necessary for universities to have robust and deep capacities for the production of knowledge, which allows them to empower 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 for their inventions, which stemmed directly from their academic work,” he added.
Dr. Sergio Velázquez Rodríguez, Vice Rector General for Research, emphasized the importance of partnerships and collaboration between academia, the public and private sectors to enhance the impact of research. “Significant social impact is only achieved through the creation of synergies with other researchers and the productive 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 Transfer.
In addition, keynote speeches were delivered by experts such as Dr. Héctor Elías Chagoya Cortés, who emphasized 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 made significant strides 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 ahead, Universidad Panamericana 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
Through 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 the Intellectual Property Management Center Universidad Panamericana, please contact: propiedad.intelectual@up.edu.mx
