KAUST and SAIP partner on inaugural WIPO Summer School

Summary

KAUST hosted the inaugural in-person World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Summer School in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the Saudi Authority on Intellectual Property (SAIP). The summer school brought together 40 participants of 22 nationalities along with 10 international and local speakers. Participants covered topics such as copyright, patents, trademarks, and technology transfer. Why it matters: This event signals Saudi Arabia's commitment to building an innovation culture and strengthening IP rights in line with Vision 2030.