The University has launched the PolyU Patents Achievement Award this year in appreciation and honour of the remarkable achievements of departments and inventors that actively engaged in IP filing. Two awards were established for this purpose including the “Top Patents Filing Award 2023” which considers the IP filing activities over the past five years (2019-2023) and “Most Active Patents Filing Award” which focuses on the IP filing activities within year 2023. These awards reflect PolyU academics’ collective determination to foster innovation and protect intellectual properties.
CEE is proud to have received the Top Patents Filing Award and Most Active Patents Filing Award (Department Category), acknowledging our outstanding IP filing achievements over the past years and recognizing our commitment to innovation and intellectual property protection. This award underscores our dedication to safeguarding the valuable intellectual assets generated by our researchers and scholars.
Congratulations to Prof. Chi Sun Poon, Head of CEE, for receiving the Most Active Patents Filing Award (Inventor Category). This award celebrates his exceptional contributions to IP filing throughout 2023.
These awards demonstrate CEE's commitment to fostering a culture that values innovation and protects intellectual property. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our inventors for their tireless efforts in driving innovation and securing intellectual property protection, their dedication is a testament to CEE's commitment to leading the way in advancing knowledge and creating positive change to the society.