On June 13, 2026 Principal, Ms. Pauli Wong spoke at the “Entrepreneurial Workshop,” an elective course under the Master of Technology Entrepreneurship program at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).

Invited as the course's external expert, Pauli shared her extensive expertise with an audience of approximately 35 aspiring tech entrepreneurs, primarily from mainland China.

The interactive session focused on the highly relevant topic “如何运用专利构建科技企业的护城河” (How to Use Patents to Build a Moat for Tech Enterprises).” Drawing from her deep background in patent drafting and global prosecution, Pauli provided real-world case studies, strategic advice, and practical insights on how startups can effectively leverage intellectual property as a defensive moat to protect their tech innovations and scale their businesses safely.

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