Intellectual Property Office
As the gateway to research, development, and innovation activities, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) plays a crucial coordinating role at the core of HBKU’s dynamic innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Our office is dedicated to identifying and protecting intellectual property (IP) developed at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. By safeguarding these valuable assets, we ensure that groundbreaking ideas and technologies are securely preserved. The IP Office offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support HBKU students, staff, faculty, and researchers in navigating the complex landscape of IP protection. These services include patent filing and management, IP strategy development, and ensuring robust protection of intellectual property rights. With a solid commitment to capturing and protecting intellectual property, the Intellectual Property Office supports the HBKU Community with key services that include:

Disclosure of Inventions and Creative Works
Assisting with the disclosure and evaluation of innovations to determine optimal protection and commercialization paths.

Patent Filing and Management
Supporting patent applications and their ongoing management completely.

Intellectual Property Rights Protection
Robustly protecting all forms of IP.

IP Support in Industry and Research Collaboration
Providing essential support to ensure effective partnerships between academia and industry for successful research collaborations.