The EUIPO and HIPO representatives learned about several intellectual property programmes incorporated into MOME’s daily operations, and discussed building the university's intellectual property portfolios and the IP-related, community-building, educational activities taking place at MOME with the university’s CEO Réka Matheidesz, and Head of the IP Point Dr. Flóra Gubicz. 

The visitors were also presented with the university’s refreshed IP activities implemented since 2021, including the workshop series titled Get Your First Design Protection. As a result of these efforts, the number of student design filings has doubled since last year. The number of female applicants has also risen significantly, with three-quarters of the filings now coming from women. While exceeding international trends, it also reflects the gender ratio at the university, at the same time demonstrating that global figures can improve with the right knowledge and support. 

In addition, the professional meeting included a visit to the Mobility Design Lab, where the guests explored current applications of AI in design processes and explored, together with students from the Lab, the future impact of artificial intelligence on design. 

In 2024, MOME received the Millennium Prize in recognition of its contributions to intellectual property protection. Established by the Hungarian Patent Office, this award recognises institutions and companies that play an outstanding role in safeguarding intellectual property. Since 2012, MOME has been committed to intellectual property protection, with a particular focus on IP-related areas. In 2021, it introduced a new intellectual property management policy, launched an IP course, and created an IP information point to promote better understanding of the topic. These opportunities support not only students but also teachers and researchers in managing the rights to their intellectual property.