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Patenting Software and AI inventions

MBZUAI ·

A partner at Oblon, Stefan Uwe Koschmieder, explained key points for patenting software and AI inventions. Koschmieder works with GCC universities on IP programs and advises foreign clients on IP portfolio management. He also lectured at Freie Universität Berlin on Intellectual Property. Why it matters: As software and AI innovation grows in the GCC, understanding patent law is increasingly important for protecting intellectual property and fostering local innovation.

KAUST and SAIP partner on inaugural WIPO Summer School

KAUST ·

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.

KAUST Launches IP-Based Startup Accelerator Program in Saudi Arabia

KAUST ·

KAUST has launched Hikma, a new accelerator program to develop intellectual property-based startups, involving 16 teams from KAUST and regional universities. The 6-month program is run by the KAUST Entrepreneurship Center with assistance from the KAUST Technology Transfer Office. Hikma aims to provide a structured development process for startups focused on intellectual property and assist in creating homegrown businesses from university technologies. Why it matters: This initiative signals KAUST's commitment to supporting economic development in Saudi Arabia by fostering knowledge-based startups and maximizing the impact of university research.

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KAUST Vice President Bradley inaugurated as Fellow to the United States National Academy of Inventors

KAUST ·

KAUST Vice President for Research Dr. Donal Bradley was inaugurated as a Fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors (NAI) at a ceremony in Florida. Bradley holds 16 granted U.S. patents, including a fundamental patent on conjugated polymer electroluminescence (U.S. 5,247,190) that led to the development of OLED displays. His work led to the founding of Cambridge Display Technology and collaborations with Dow Chemical and Sumitomo Chemical. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's impact on global innovation in materials science and engineering, particularly in the development of advanced display technologies.

Technology Transfer from Academia to Industry

KAUST ·

Fred Farina, Chief Innovation Officer at Caltech, spoke at KAUST about commercializing academic research. He emphasized licensing research to corporations and creating startups, highlighting the importance of academic-industry partnerships for transitioning to a knowledge economy in the region. Farina noted that successful technology transfer requires a long-term commitment and a robust ecosystem of venture capital and companies. Why it matters: This highlights the increasing focus on diversifying GCC economies beyond oil through strategic investments in research and technology transfer, with universities playing a central role.

RDI Authority and KAUST partnership to boost innovation talent in Saudi Arabia

KAUST ·

RDI and KAUST have launched a Technology Transfer Program to accelerate commercialization activities in Saudi universities. The Technology Transfer Internship Program aims to upskill leaders from research institutions across Saudi Arabia in technology commercialization. KAUST was selected by RDI due to its innovation ecosystem, including 1,448 patent families and 287 technology licenses. Why it matters: This partnership will help to translate Saudi research into commercial products, strengthening the country’s capacity for innovation and aligning with national goals for a knowledge-based economy.