Kastamonu University, known for its strong emphasis on scientific research and development, continues to stand out with its patent and design applications among the key outputs of its R&D activities. Increasing its applications in the field of industrial property, the university filed a total of 131 applications between 2020 and 2024.
Over 100 Industrial Property Applications from Our University
Between 2011 and 2019, 22 patent and utility model applications were filed under the ownership of Kastamonu University. However, in 2020-2024, this number significantly increased, reaching 97 applications for patents, utility models, and PCT applications.
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2020: 6 patents and one utility model application
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2021: 9 patents, two utility models, and 5 PCT applications
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2022: 14 patents, six utility models, and 2 PCT applications
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2023: 20 patents, three utility models, and 1 PCT application
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2024: 20 patents, four utility models, and 4 PCT applications, totaling 28 applications in a single year
The university has also made significant progress in industrial design, with three applications in 2021, 8 in 2022, 8 in 2023, and 15 in 2024, bringing the total number of design applications to 34 in the last four years.
Increasing Number of Registrations
The university's applications in industrial property continue to receive approvals.
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Patents and Utility Models: 3 registrations in 2022, 5 in 2023, and 11 in 2024, totaling 19 registrations in the last three years.
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Since the patent registration process takes an average of 3-4 years, the number of approved applications is expected to increase significantly in the coming years.
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Industrial Design: 3 designs were registered in 2022, 10 in 2023, and 5 in 2024, totaling 18 registered designs. An additional 15 designs are expected to be registered in the first half of 2025.
Statement from Our Rector
Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal, expressed his gratitude to all academic and administrative staff who contributed to this remarkable progress achieved by the university.
He emphasized the importance of patent awareness and technological development in universities. He also thanked the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office for its continuous support in fostering patent awareness and promoting intellectual and industrial property rights in Turkey.
Additionally, our Rector thanked the President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, and YÖK members for their commitment to encouraging and supporting scientific research, R&D, and patent activities in universities.
