Seminar on Patent Literature Highlights the Strategic Role of Intellectual Property in Research and Innovation
A seminar dedicated to the use of patent literature as a source of technological information was recently held at the Multimedia Room of the NTUA Library, bringing together researchers, patent experts, and innovation stakeholders from academia and the intellectual property sector. The event was co-organized by the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) of NTUA and the Hellenic Industrial Property Academy (HIPA), reflecting the growing importance of collaboration between research institutions and the national intellectual property system in supporting innovation and knowledge transfer. The seminar opened with greetings from Prof. Aggelos Tsakanikas (TTO; NTUA & TwInn4MicroUp WP5 Leader) and Mr. Ioannis Katsoyiannis (President of HIPA), who emphasized the importance of patent information as a strategic resource for research, innovation monitoring, and technology transfer activities.
The program featured presentations by distinguished experts in the field of intellectual property. Mr. Ioannis Katsoyiannis, President of HIPA, Dr. Lambros Pyrgiotis, Board Member of the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation and HIPA, and Mr. Loudovikos Vanerk, Patent Examiner and Board Member of HIPA as well as Head of the Informatics and Telecommunications Department at OBI, shared insights into patent databases, search methodologies, and the application of patent analytics for identifying technological trends and supporting innovation strategies. Within this context, the TwInn4MicroUp project was presented as an example of ongoing EU-funded research activities that integrate innovation development with intellectual property awareness and exploitation planning, illustrating how such approaches can enhance the overall impact and valorisation of research outcomes.
A key focus of the seminar was the increasing relevance of intellectual property awareness within the research community. Discussions highlighted how systematic use of patent information can support researchers in refining research directions, identifying collaboration opportunities, and strengthening innovation outcomes. The event concluded with an active exchange of views between speakers and participants, reflecting strong interest from the NTUA research community in integrating intellectual property tools into research and innovation workflows. Overall, the seminar provided a valuable platform for strengthening dialogue between academia and the intellectual property ecosystem, reinforcing the role of patent intelligence in advancing research excellence and innovation impact.
