The 2022 handbook offers insights into city-university collaboration, developed through EUniverCities workshops (2019–2021). It highlights models, challenges, and benefits of partnerships, aiming to inspire European practitioners. This resource synthesises academic and municipal experiences into…
This webinar provides an accurate yet delightful introduction and discussion of the key IP Rights related to the protection of software innovation. In one hour Maurits Westerik provides insights on…
Relika Williams and Christophe Haunold share their experiences around creating, approving and executing IP management policy for universities. Three different perspectives: from a drafting point of…
The 2024 presentation by Carlo Duprel discusses collaborative research in intellectual property (IP) management. It highlights SnT's partnership model at the University of Luxembourg, which…
The European Competence Framework for Researchers outlines key skills across seven domains, including cognitive abilities, self-management, and research management. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical practices, and societal engagement, aiming to enhance researchers' capabilities…
Quantum computing is one of the next big technologies. Robert Harrison, who is also a Board Member of the European Quantum Industry Consortium, explains how to gain an understanding of the physics…
ASTP's EDI SIG meets at the 2023 Annual Conference in Tallinn to explore women's pivotal role in shaping innovation. The panel features Megan Aanstoos, Heli Valtna, Nadezda Kongi, and Riin Rebane,…
On 4th May 2023 ASTP will host the fifth edition of the ASTP-EU Forum.
The Directors Forum Special Interest Group are meeting in Antwerp, February 2023 to discuss Data Management for KT offices. What works, and has anyone found the Golden Ticket?
Andrew Tingey’s January 2023 webinar explores sub-licensing challenges, including royalty distribution, tiered agreements, and control mechanisms. He offers strategies to mitigate risks, ensure…
Session on ‘Intellectual Property and Protection/Licensing thereof in Technology Transfer’ from Denise Mayfield (Dykema) who discusses patenting challenges, strategies and the importance of well…
Martin Järvekülg, in his 2022 webinar Tea with ASTP: A Personal Journey from Academia to Industry, reflects on bridging academia and industry in Estonia. He discusses challenges in knowledge…
Jon Wulff explores key success factors for knowledge transfer, focusing on management's role and TTO operations. He discusses portfolio management strategies for individual innovations and entire…
The EUA Innovation Ecosystems report highlights universities’ critical role in Europe’s sustainable and digital transitions. It emphasises collaboration, interdisciplinarity, and innovation capacity, while recommending enhanced funding, governance, and entrepreneurship training to maximise…
The ASTP session features updates on EU knowledge valorisation policies, open science, and technology transfer. Speakers discuss challenges in neighbouring countries, European Innovation Council (EIC) offerings, and tools to enhance collaboration, IP management, and innovation. The focus is on…
The Tea with ASTP session explores cost-effective patent procurement strategies for AMCs and research universities. The panel discusses building valuable IP portfolios, what corporations seek in…
The Tea with ASTP webinar (2021) explores student IP policies and processes, addressing broader challenges of academic IP ownership, shared ownership, and spin-out creation. It highlights the…
The 2021 webinar explores mediation in international IP and knowledge transfer disputes. Kathleen Paisley and Andrzej Gadkowski discuss WIPO Mediation Rules, highlighting its cost-effective,…
Released by the EPO and the EUIPO, this study shows that companies which own at least one patent, registered design or trade mark generate on average 20% higher revenues per employee than companies which do not own any of those intellectual property rights (IPRs).
The World Intellectual Property Indicators 2020 report covers 2019 data, predating the human and economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. What this year’s WIPI documents, however, is a strong foundation of IP activity that will serve as a base for new advancements as the pandemic subsides.
Valorisation of scientific results Patent commercialisation scoreboard: European universities and PROs”, finds that licensing is by far the preferred channel of commercialisation (accounting for 70% of the commercialisation of inventions), followed by R&D co-operation (14%) and the sale of…
The pandemic prompted universities and public research organisations to re-think their IP management strategies. Various open licenses have been developed granting free temporary access to IP rights…
Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing is an international agreement aimed at the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilisation of genetic resources. Access and…
Technology Transfer: commercialising discoveries at Research Centres through linked innovation. Best practices on how to commercialise research discoveries.
Recording of the webinar: Moving towards a unified Joint Ownership Agreement (JOA) model. Enjoy the discussion on: What happens when more than one university owns IP? Developing common principles…
Art Bos (2017) in his masterclass on delivering the KT/TT function, explores innovation ecosystems, the evolving role of TTOs, and models like the Triple Helix. He highlights key mandates, resource needs, and entrepreneurial strategies, emphasising adaptability, collaboration, and fostering…
Raja Sengupta, in his 2014 ASTP masterclass Post-Licensing Management, emphasises disciplined oversight of IP agreements to secure rightful returns. He advocates proactive systems, robust audits, and collaboration to address challenges like underreporting and ensure alignment with financial and…
Mark Anderson (2012) provides guidance on structuring and drafting licence agreements. He addresses key clauses, risk allocation, performance obligations, and financial terms, emphasising precision in defining rights, responsibilities, and liabilities to ensure clarity and mitigate disputes.
Cath Whitaker (2012) outlines practical strategies for technology transfer offices. She emphasises effective market research, identifying applications, engaging stakeholders, and leveraging data-driven insights to support licensing, spin-outs, and investment decisions while addressing market…
Jeremy Philpott (2012) discusses intellectual property strategies, focusing on patents and alternative protections. He explores when to use patents, strategic application considerations, and unregistered IP. Philpott emphasises commercial intentions, timing, and defensibility to maximise IP value…
Jeremy Philpott (2010) discusses leveraging intellectual property to support innovation. He covers strategic use of patents, trademarks, and unregistered IP, stressing the importance of aligning IP decisions with business goals, market timing, and effective resource management for competitive…
Arnaud Gasnier (2016) introduces a toolkit for knowledge transfer professionals. He emphasises strategic IP management, mapping IP portfolios, and planning exploitation to maximise commercial value, using case studies and practical methodologies to align innovation with market opportunities.
The 2007 white paper Drug Discovery and Development: Understanding the R&D Process by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America outlines the complex and costly journey of developing new drugs. It emphasises collaboration, rigorous testing, and technological advancements required for…
This free IP Teaching Kit of the EPO provides academic teaching staff with a unique collection of PowerPoint slides, speaking notes and background information on all the main types of intellectual property (IP).
The Lambert Toolkit has been prepared by the Lambert Working Group on Intellectual Property for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects with each other.
The Research and Innovation Services of the University of Dundee has developed incoming and outgoing MTA forms that researchers need to fill out in order to make sure that the technology transfer services are well informed when processing the MTA’s.
Many different aspects determine whether a start-up company is a success. Furthermore, the perception of success depends on the point of view and the particular involvement of the party assessing the success.
This presentation provides an overview of the elements generally considered by each of the parties involved in the discussion on the relative value of the transferred intellectual property and know how at the time of the incorporation of a start-up company.
Joint ownership often arises in connection with collaborative innovation and is of particular relevance to EU-funded programmes, joint ventures and more generally to any research project involving the co-development of intellectual property (IP).
More and more innovation is driven by research collaborations between different entities. Within the context of globalized economy, these research and innovation collaborations are becoming increasingly internationalised.
Though the scale and substance of collaborations varies, a basic understanding of intellectual property rights (IPR) within the Chinese context may help to maximize the success of joint cooperation.
In order to assist its researchers in providing this information, KU Leuven Research & Development (technology transfer office of KU Leuven) has developed a mandatory Patent Inventor Form.
This UNICO Practical Guide covers a selection of topics that are relevant to the management of technology transfer (TT) agreements and relationships.
The TTO of Polytechnic of Milan is one of the first technology transfer offices established in Italy and is among the founding members of the Netval (TTO Network of the Italian universities).
Many universities have rushed to create technology transfer offices (TTOs) without proper structures, funding or expertise. Disappointed, after four or five years, they give up before the benefits start to flow.
The document titled "Checklist for Revising and Amending Material Transfer Agreements" (2020) provides guidelines for reviewing MTAs. It outlines key principles, definitions, and clauses to safeguard intellectual property, ensure compliance with ethical standards, and balance the interests of…
So here is a list we’ve put together to ensure that the most important aspects of license negotiations stay front and center.
Becoming a skilled negotiator is achievable, regardless of personality type.
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