KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) for the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) programme.
 
This MOU is one of the intermediate steps for NMB to become a Centre of Excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) strategic management through participation in IP training programmes, such as patent searching, patent drafting, IP commercialisation and IP marketing, conducted and coordinated by MyIPO, in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
 
These training sessions will be conducted by experts in the field of IP from the United States and Europe, appointed by WIPO, using modules in accordance with the standards set by the WIPO, and to share “best practices” adopted abroad.
 
NMB Chairman, Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohamad Zawawi Bin Ismail said: “This collaboration is a notable opportunity to foster stronger ties in the areas of Technology Innovation and Intellectual Property protection as well as strategic deployment. It not only allows for better utilisation of available resources but also helps to establish strong and effective management in this area at the national level.”
 
He shared that the signing of this MOU will allow NMB access to technical information, which is a vital factor in the objectives and goals of NMB, for both short and long term, in monetizing IPs jointly developed with start-ups, small and medium enterprises and universities.
 
Under this initiative, MyIPO will act as the Focal Point between WIPO and TISC Host Institutions for all TISC activities in Malaysia. 
 
To date, there are 16 Host Institutions which consists of educational institutions, public and private, and research institutions in Malaysia and NMB has become the 17th Host Institution in this programme. 
 
The MOU will focus on efforts to intensify technology transfer activities between universities, local research institutions and industry players.
 
MyIPO Director General, Abdul Haris bin Haji Lakar added: “We, at MyIPO, are very excited about the signing of the MOU today, and are looking forward to greater collaborations with NMB in the future. Our TISC programme offers the best practices adopted abroad and we believe it will be a great asset to NMB.”
 
As of November 2021, NanoMalaysia has successfully developed 72 intellectual properties comprising 31 patents, 27 copyrights, 8 trademarks and 6 utility innovations that have been filed with MyIPO. 
 
NMB has also been successfully selected as a Mentee to follow the Remote Mentoring WIPO EIE (Technology Selection) programme for the 2021/2022 session conducted by experts appointed by the WIPO for the invention entitled: “A Hydrogen Generator for Fuel Cell Application, a Method and a System Thereof”.
 
About NanoMalaysia Berhad
NanoMalaysia Berhad was incorporated in 2011 as a company limited by guarantee (CLBG) under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to act as a business entity entrusted with nanotechnology commercialisation and industrialisation activities through a venture builder model. Nanotechnology continues to provide efficient and enhanced solutions to various applications in smart living, smart manufacturing, agriculture, electronic devices, and energy and environment. NanoMalaysia believes that the “Internet of Nano-Things” or IoNT, will be the core driver of the 4th Industrial Revolution, catalysing revolutionary changes in the industry, business and society.
 
About MyIPO
Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) is responsible for the development and administration of intellectual property rights (IPR) system in Malaysia which consist of industrial property (patent, trade mark, industrial design and layout design of integrated circuit); and copyright and related rights. MyIPO is an agency under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP).
 
Source: NanoMalaysia Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF MALAYSIA (MyIPO)
Name: MR. AKHTAR BIN SAHARI
Head of Corporate Communication
Tel: 012-6725667
Email: akhtar@myipo.gov.my
 
Name: MR. NOOR MOHAMAD HAZMAN BIN HAMID
Director Business Development Division
Tel: 019-3370098
Email: hazman@myipo.gov.my  

Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia 
Tel: 603 – 2299 8400 
Fax: 603 - 2299 8989
Email: ipmalaysia@myipo.gov.my 
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