HBKU Intellectual Property Office (IPO) plays a key role in managing the patenting process from initial disclosure to registration. Once a technology disclosure is assessed and selected for protection, the IP Office initiates the patent filing process, ensuring a strategic and efficient approach to safeguarding innovations.

Academic research generates a wealth of intellectual property (IP), leading to various intellectual property rights (IPRs). These rights provide exclusive legal protection, preventing unauthorized access or use without the owner's consent. When managed effectively and ethically, IP becomes a powerful driver of innovation. It accelerates the development of groundbreaking solutions to global challenges while ensuring secure and equitable access to advancements.