DOCTOR TS.LOCHIN AWARDED WITH MEDAL OF WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Professor and PhD Ts.Lochin of the State Central Third Hospital named after P.N.Shastin has been awarded with the medal for innovators by the World Intellectual Property Organization in recognition of his contribution to the health sector of Mongolia. The WIPO Medal for Inventors is offered by national and international organizations to outstanding inventors. Particular attention is given to those who have made inventions which are considered to be significant contributions to the economic and technological development of their countries. Candidates for the WIPO Medal for Inventors must have obtained or applied for a patent or utility model for their innovation. Professor and PhD Ts.Lochin has created and renovated over 20 equipment for general and laparoscopy surgery. For instance, he created laparoscopic trocar incision closure device, instruments for gallstones and gallbladder removal surgeries. When awarding his prize, R.Sodkhuu, Chairman of the General Authority for Intellectual Property and State Registration (GAIPSR) commented that the WIPO took some time to check his models and confirm the results. The GAIPSR submitted a request along with related documents to award Ts.Lochin to the WIPO three years ago. He also emphasized that over 20 Mongolian inventors, researchers and scientists have been awarded the medal so far and it is the proof that the World is acknowledging Mongolian’s intellectual potential. E.Altanzul