A group photo taken before the start of the MYIPO sharing session.

An engaging knowledge-sharing session titled “Understanding the Protection of Copyright and Patent in Malaysia” was held on 14 April 2026, bringing together the University’s community to strengthen awareness of Intellectual Property (IP) fundamentals and protection mechanism.

Organised by the School of Research as part of its academic and professional engagement initiatives, the session was attended by 53 colleagues across the faculties, reflecting the growing relevance of IP literacy in teaching, research, and innovation-related activities at the University.

The session featured Puan Nor Intan Binti Pamin, Director of the Sarawak Regional Office, Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MYIPO) as the guest speaker. The presentation focused on the fundamentals of Copyright and Patent Protection, providing participants with a clear and structured understanding of these key areas of IP within the Malaysian context.

Participants were also guided through the Copyright and Patent filing processes in Malaysia, with the speaker outlining the general steps involved, required documentation, and critical considerations prior to submission. A brief overview of patent drafting concepts and prior art searching were also covered. The practical overview was particularly relevant for staff involved in research, innovation, and knowledge creation.

Participants paying attention to Puan Nor Intan Binti Pamin, Director of the Sarawak Regional Office, Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MYIPO), as she delivers her presentation.

The sharing session was conducted in an interactive format, allowing participants to raise questions and seek clarification on issues directly related to their work.

Following the engagement, the School of Research on behalf of the University intends to pursue a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MYIPO under the Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) Programme, a global initiative supported by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Becoming a TISC host institution would enable the University to access high-quality patent and technical databases, receive assistance and training in technology and patent searches, obtain support in monitoring technology and competitors, and gain access to foundational knowledge on industrial property laws, IP management and strategy, and technology commercialisation and marketing.

This initiative reinforces the University’s Research Masterplan 2030 and contributes directly to MyRA performance indicators related to intellectual property, commercialisation, and research impact. It reflects a deliberate trajectory to strengthen Swinburne Sarawak’s research and innovation ecosystem, where knowledge creation is systematically translated into protected, scalable, and high-impact outcomes.