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Abstract

16 pages. The paper on 'Considerations of IP Matters under the Industry Linkage Fund Programme' was presented by Ms. Christine Ng, Director of Strategic and Valuation Services of ADASTRA IP (M) Sdn. Bhd at briefing on Bridging the Intellectual Property Gap from the Laboratory to the Market held on 21 October 2021. The briefing began with an understanding of the rights and obligations of IP owners and how technologies and knowledge are licensed to industry players. Ms. Christine further explained the roles and responsibility of industry players while working on collaborating projects involving IP rights. She also shared general characteristics of IP rights and intangible assets before ended the presentation with the strategies on leveraging on MRC’s IP from industry perspective. Studies have been done to identify the challenges of bridging the gap between the researchers and the industry concerning intellectual property protection and commercialisation policies- resulting in the commercialisation of an innovative research product as a platform to increase the wealth of a country. This online briefing highlighted key information and insights by IP experts from government agencies and corporations. Rubber products industry members who had attended the webinar were fortunate to sit through presentations by Mr. Azri Bin Roslan, Assistant Director of Business Development Division from Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) on "Intellectual Property In Technology Commercialization: Issues & Challenges", as well as Puan Siti Halimaton Rejab, Senior Deputy Director of Advanced Technology & Research Development Division from Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) on "Investment Incentives Related to R&D and Commercialisation". Ms. Christine Ng, Director of Strategic and Valuation Services of ADASTRA IP (M) Sdn. Bhd also presented on "Considerations of IP Matters under the Industry Linkage Fund Programme" Gearing up the industry members, this online briefing also provided an understanding of the importance of IP in Malaysia under the Patent's Law provisions and knowledge as well as an understanding of the latest and relevant patents and trends, among others.