The Office of the Vice President for Research at Kuwait University, represented by its Patent and Intellectual Property Office, took part in the CIPEDU Incubator Forum: Creativity and Intellectual Property in Education. The event, organized by the Education Development Center at the College of Education, was held under the patronage of Kuwait University President, Prof. Dina Al-Mailem, on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 at the Conference Center in Sabah Al-Salem University City.

The forum was attended by Dr. Mabkhout Al-Dousari, Assistant Vice President for Research External Collaboration and Consultations, along with a select group of researchers and professionals active in the fields of scientific research and innovation.

The Research Sector participated with a discussion session on "Patent and Intellectual Property Registration Procedures at Kuwait University and Institutional Innovation Frameworks." The session was presented by the Head of the Patent and Intellectual Property Rights Office at the Research Sector, Shaikha Al- Sane, who provided a practical guide to Kuwait University's patent registration system and intellectual property protection frameworks, as well as KU's pivotal role in fostering a culture of institutional innovation.
This participation underscores the Research Sector's sustained efforts to promote a university-wide culture of innovation and intellectual property. It aims to help KU's researchers turn their research into patentable assets while forging stronger collaborations with official bodies, innovation hubs, and entrepreneurial organizations.