Curtin Malaysia lecturer represents Malaysia at prestigious Japan Patent Office training on technology transfer

Miri, Sarawak – 18 December 2024 – Ir. Ts. Abdul Hamid Bin Abdullah, a distinguished lecturer from the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia), has made Malaysia proud by representing the nation at the esteemed Japan Patent Office (JPO) / Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Training Course on Academia-Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer in Tokyo recently.

The prestigious nine-day course was organised by the Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS) and the Japan Patent Office. It brought together 23 participants from 16 countries, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and practices to strengthen academia-industry collaboration through intellectual property and technology transfer.

The programme offered an intensive learning experience, blending expert-led lectures, hands-on workshops, and site visits. Participants gained invaluable insights into Japan’s globally respected IPR systems, exploring critical topics such as patenting, licensing, and commercialising research innovations.

For Abdul Hamid, the experience was a career-defining opportunity. As a seasoned professional in engineering, research, and intellectual property management, he shared his expertise while also learning from Japan’s advanced practices. “The programme allowed me to immerse myself in Japan’s innovative IPR landscape and to identify strategies that can drive Malaysia’s own technology transfer initiatives,” he remarked.

Abdul Hamid’s participation underscores Malaysia’s growing prominence in intellectual property and technology transfer on the global stage. His contributions during the course highlighted the country’s commitment to leveraging IPR as a catalyst for innovation and economic growth.

Representing Curtin University Malaysia, Abdul Hamid’s achievements also reflect the university’s dedication to empowering its academics and students with world-class opportunities. The insights he has brought back are already being shared with colleagues and students, helping to cultivate a thriving culture of innovation and entrepreneurship at the university.

Abdul Hamid’s participation not only showcases Malaysia’s expertise but also inspires further advancements in the nation’s technology transfer ecosystem. “Programmes like this help position Malaysia as a leader in intellectual property and innovation in Southeast Asia and beyond,” he said.

Curtin Malaysia Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Vincent Lee congratulated Abdul Hamid on his achievement, stating, “Ir. Ts. Abdul Hamid’s participation highlights Curtin Malaysia’s commitment to driving innovation and global collaboration. We are proud of his contributions to both the university and Malaysia.”

This milestone demonstrates Curtin Malaysia’s pivotal role in fostering innovation through international partnerships and represents a step forward in Malaysia’s aspirations to advance its intellectual property and technology transfer capabilities.

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Abdul Hamid (standing 7th from left) during a site visit to the Intellectual Property High Court, Japan