Cultivating Core Talent for National Strategic Technologies! KIPO Holds On-Site Communication Meeting with IP-Focused Universities
Meeting with Heads of IP-Focused University Programs Nationwide (October 23)
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) led by Commissioner Kim Wan-ki held an on-site communication meeting on October 23 at 2:30 PM at its Seoul Office (Gangnam Seoul) with representatives from nine “IP-Focused Universities” nationwide.
This meeting aimed to share the achievements of IP-Focused Universities* which KIPO has supported since 2021 and discuss strategies for advancing programs that will train future IP professionals.
(Program Overview) Designated regional universities as IP-Focused Universities to foster specialized IP professionals tailored to national strategic technologies and regional core industries. This includes supporting IP degree programs faculty education and the development of IP education content. ** (Designation Status) (2021): Gyeongsang National University Chonnam National University Chungbuk National University → (2022): Chungnam National University → (2023): Kyungpook National University Kangwon National University → (2024): Pusan National University Jeonbuk National University Jeju National University.
During the meeting KIPO gathered opinions on various topics including strategies for region-specific IP education the development and dissemination of IP education content and ways to support employment and entrepreneurship outcomes for IP degree graduates.
Commissioner Kim Wan-ki stated “Through continued collaboration between KIPO and the universities we expect the IP-Focused Universities to play a vital role as regional hubs for IP education. KIPO will continue to provide strong support to foster IP professionals who will drive regional balanced development and lead future industries.”
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