The Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University (ED KKU), continues to raise the bar for academic excellence and innovation by hosting a specialized workshop titled “Copyright Case Studies in Education and Patenting Research Strategies.” Held on February 20, 2026, at the ED-TEAL Room (4th Floor), the event was presided over by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pornsawan Vongthatam, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation. This initiative focuses on empowering faculty, staff, and students to create high-value works while ensuring systematic rights protection.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pornsawan Vongthatam emphasized the core vision of the event, stating that modern educational innovation does not end with publication. It requires a strong awareness of intellectual property rights, responsible application of “fair use” principles, and proactive planning to safeguard original works. Such a systematic approach minimises the risk of infringement, strengthens organisational culture, and increases the potential for patent registration and the practical utilisation of research for societal benefit.
The workshop featured expert speakers from the Intellectual Property Center, Khon Kaen University: Ms. Jiraporn Luangpairin, Director, and Ms. Jittawadee Laha, Intellectual Property Officer. They delivered comprehensive sessions on the fundamentals of intellectual property, copyright regulations relevant to teaching and learning, and strategies for identifying research projects with strong potential for patent or petty patent registration. Participants also engaged in focused consultation sessions to address case-specific queries and prepare their research for formal legal protection.
Strengthening IP competencies is a vital engine in cultivating “Educational Innovators” equipped with academic ethics and legal literacy in the digital age. This foundation supports Quality Education (SDG 4) and sustainable innovation, ensuring that ED KKU’s research and creative works can be shared and utilized globally with confidence, aligning with the faculty’s vision of driving social change through international-standard educational innovation.
