KKU receives the IP Champion Award 2013

The “IP Champion Award 2013” in the patented and copyrighted inventions category; one more award to be proud of for Khon Kaen University, only one higher education institute selected. 5 พ.ค. 2556    Wadchara Noichompoo

Assoc Prof Dr Kittichai Triratanasirichai, President of Khon Kaen University received the “IP Champion 2013” award in the patented and copyrighted inventions category from the Office of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce as Khon Kaen University is the only higher education institute to receive this award. Mrs Pitchima Thonsantee, President of the Office of Intellectual Property presented the award at the Intellectual Property Office conference room 8 at the Commerce Ministy on the 3rd of May, 2013.
Mrs Chiraporn Leangphairin, Manager of the Intellectual Property Service Department said: “The IP Champion 2013 award is an award organized for on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of Commerce. It selects and considers organizations/businesses successful in creating and use intellectual property for commercial benefit and excel in business and have a good and recognized identity. This will support and encourage awareness of intellectual property.”
The “IP Champion 2013” award is divided into the following 4 categories:
1.    Patented and copyrighted inventions Nominees are
1.1.    Seijo Denki International Ltd
1.2.    Chaiseri Metal and Rubber Ltd
1.3.    Khon Kaen University
1.4.    Solex International (Thailand) Ltd
2.    Trademarks Nominees are
2.1.    Nanmee Ltd
2.2.    Thai Ruamsin Pattana Udsakham Ltd
2.3.    Oishi Group Ltd
3.    Design Patents Nominees are
3.1.    Newariva Ltd
3.2.    O and S Honeycomb  paper Ltd
3.3.    Phuket Pearl Industry Ltd
4.    Copyright Nominees are
4.1.    Rak Mai Yorm Plian Plaeng (Mr Monyswin Nanthasern)
4.2.    Miss Monlika RuangKothaya
4.3.    Public Broadcasting and Publishing Authority  
Assoc Prof Dr Kittichai Triratanasirichai said about the received award: “Khon Kaen University is the only higher education institute to be awarded the IP Champion award 2013 in the category patented and copyrighted inventions from the Office of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce. I would like to thank related departments, from researchers, the Intellectual Resource Department and all related people not mentioned, for the effort in giving KKU a good image and recognized name and receive this year’s award.

Author: Wadchara Noichompoo
Photography / Information: Chiraporn Leangphairin, Manager of the Intellectual Property Service Department