December 22, 2023 / By Jonas Rey Lugas Macabangon
Trà Vinh, Vietnam – Samar State University (SSU) continues to strengthen its academic collaboration with Trà Vinh University (TVU) as SSU faculty and staff, Dr. Vivian L. Moya, Director for Intellectual Property and Technology Business Development Office (IPTBDO), Engr. Nikko Ardel P. Floretes, Head of IP Services, and Engr. Jan Floro Bautista, Head of Technology Transfer and Commercialization Services, conducted a five (5) day seminar-workshop on Patent Drafting and Intellectual Property (IP) evaluation at TVU, Trà Vinh, Vietnam from December 11-16, (23).
The SSU delegation provided lectures and workshops on topics in Patent Fundamentals, Patent Information and Patent Search, Invention Spotting, Specification and Patent Drafting (Mechanical), Invention Disclosure and Patent Drafting (Chem), IP Evaluation, IP Portfolio Audit, Assessment, and TRL, and IP Valuation of Technologies to ten (10) TVU lecturers and staff. One-on-one consultations on patent drafts were also provided by the SSU team
During their five-day activity, the delegation was also toured by TVU personnel in Trà Vinh, Vietnam, immersing themselves in the country’s beautiful and unique culture and dishes. This knowledge exchange further solidified the bonds between the two institutions, fostering a collaborative spirit and promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of each other’s rich heritage and traditions.
Engr. Floretes expressed, “I am so happy that we were invited as resource speakers through the partnership of SSU and TVU. I had a great experience in Tra Vinh, Vietnam, and I would commend their hospitality. TVU took good care of us during our stay. Additionally, I saw attendees’ willingness towards Intellectual Property (IP) during the five-day seminar workshop. I am hoping that there will be more IP assets in their university. And most of all, I would never forget the beautiful tourist spots and fun activities we were able to experience during our trip.”
