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Don’t miss out on Creating Research Impact through Commercialisation online session next week! 💼 If you are an academic, researcher and PhD student at the University of Cambridge, looking to transform your research into viable commercial venture, join our online session for further guidance and support. To see some of the incredible success stories from those already on their commercialisation journey, click here: https://lnkd.in/eg8UKJfT #IdeasToReality #Entrepreneurship #SocialEnterprise #Commercialisation #CambridgeInnovation

If you’re at the University of Cambridge do check out this quick intro on the 26th of September. Online for easy access, great way to find out what you want to hear more about. #researchcommercialisation

At the end of 2023 an independent review of University spin outs in the UK demonstrated what an important part of the entrepreneuriual growth eco systems these businesses are. The UK has the only technology sector worth more than US$1 trillion in Europe and spin outs form an important part of this. University spin outs have a lower chance of failure and in focussing in on some higher investment risk areas like life sciences they allow the UK to participate in industries of the future. Europehttps://lnkd.in/eCCawQHj

📣 We are excited to share our insights on the vital role of open source software and hardware repositories in patent examination for computer-implemented inventions. Despite their importance, incorporating these sources into examination practices has faced several challenges. 🗓 Over the years, initiatives like Open Source as Prior Art and Peer to Patent have aimed to create sustainable mechanisms for public participation in the patent examination process. However, these initiatives encountered obstacles such as the lack of verifiable timestamping, incomplete technical documentation, and difficulties in converting these sources into reliable patent information. Defensive publications and statutory mechanisms like the third-party observations phase at the European Patent Office also have limitations. We call on patent offices and policymakers to lead efforts in expanding databases with reliable open source prior art. Find our key recommendations in the attached PDF. 👇 📈 Implementing these measures will lead to a patent system that rewards truly novel, high-quality inventions, informed by the real state of the art in the rapidly evolving field of computer technology. Find more about our second policy brief at the following link👇 https://lnkd.in/extP9qTR #OpenSource #PatentExamination #Innovation #IntellectualProperty #TechPolicy #PatentQuality #WIPO --- Centre for IT & IP Law (CiTiP) @KU Leuven, Ivo Emanuilov, Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE), Alexandra Tsvetkova, Erica Santini, EIT Manufacturing, SRIP ToP, Nataša Pibernik, Innovation Salzburg GmbH, Florian Dürager, VTT, Jutta Suksi, Amalia de Götzen, Patricia Csobánczi, Elisa Morganti, Milena Bigatto, HIT - Hub Innovazione Trentino

Oh hey, the #uspto (US Patent and Trademark Office) is joining us next Friday! 🌟 🌟 🌟 Excited to share an amazing opportunity for professionals passionate about #entrepreneurship and #innovation! 🌟. Why am I so excited? Well- take it from the expert (um, me, I wasted 100k+ on this mistake early in my career), understand your #intellectualpropertyrights and when investments matter. And, this is an exciting scaling for our local #innovation community, both #businesses, #entrepreneurs, and our researchers Western Washington University. So, join the Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington for a special luncheon with representatives from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at WWU Stateside Community Commons, 901 North State Street, Bellingham, WA. What’s in Store? - Networking:Connect with USPTO officials and like-minded professionals. - Insights:Dive deep into the latest developments in intellectual property law and policy. - Learning: Discover USPTO resources and programs that can aid your organization. - Discussion: Share and explore challenges and opportunities in intellectual property protection. This luncheon is a must-attend for inventors, entrepreneurs, businesses of all sizes, attorneys, patent agents, intellectual property professionals, researchers, and academics – essentially, anyone with an interest in intellectual property. 📌 Seats are limited! Secure your spot by registering at [https://lnkd.in/gsAuPTKc). By donation. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge and connect with experts in the field. #IntellectualProperty #USPTO #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #Tagnw #wwu WWU's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington (TAGNW)Western Washington University WWU College of Science and Engineering WWU College of Business & Economics

Matt Lawman and Andrew Thompson analyse the UK's university spin-out review, stressing the pivotal role of strategic intellectual property management in amplifying the sector's success. They argue for a more structured IP framework and better education to propel UK spin-outs and fuel economic advancement.   #IntellectualProperty #IPstrategy #Spinouts #UniversityTechTransfer

When starting up, it’s imperative to protect your business’s Intellectual Property (IP) for your start-up's growth, competitiveness and success. The University of Liverpool Management School will be holding its latest Business Breakfast at the Brett Building on Thursday 12th September 2024 (8am-9.30am) on the topic of 'Obtaining and Enforcing Patents: What businesses should know'. To find out more and sign-up 👇

In 2005 W. Chan Kim and R. Mauborgne in their book “Blue Ocean Strategies” developed the term of blue ocean strategies in contrast to red ocean strategies. In blue oceans, companies are developing strategies to enter into new markets with no competition. In contrast to already existing markets, which are very competitive markets, where companies try to distinguish themselves from competitors by competing in prices. Please read more about this topic in the blogpost about the Diploma project by Toni Santamaria on our IP business academy blog: https://lnkd.in/dcTrj25R If you are interested to study yourself in the Diploma course in IP business administration, please have a look at our webpage: https://lnkd.in/dVTreJFf

🌟 **Exciting Announcement from Scholars Gate!** 🌟 We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming 3-day workshop on Intellectual Properties and Rights, happening from September 23-25, 2024! 📅 In today's fast-paced world of #innovation, understanding #intellectual property is essential for #protecting your #ideas, #creations, and #research. This workshop is designed to equip you with the #knowledge and tools you need to navigate the complexities of IP and ensure your #rights are safeguarded. 🎯 What to Expect ✅ : 👉 Comprehensive overview of intellectual property laws 👉 Key strategies for patenting and applications 👉 Best practices for safeguarding your innovations 👉 Real-world case studies and expert insights 💡 Whether you're a #researcher, #entrepreneur, or #creative professional, this workshop is tailored to help you secure your #intellectual assets and drive success in your career. 🔗 Join us on Webex and take the next step towards mastering IP rights! ⏩ Register Now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dfRUHKkX #intellectualproperty #iprights #innovation #scholarsgate #workshops #careergrowth #protectyourIdeas #onlineeducation #elearning #invention #patent #patentapplications #patentpublications #designpatent #kssofficial93 #sgrtitamilnadu

Maia Edilashvili Biermann highlights the role of trade secrets in universities' commercialization activities. It is a really interesting piece! One additional item potentially facing at least U.S.-based academic institutions and startups receiving some form of federal funds or SBIR grants is the effect of the Bayh-Dole Act's mandatory disclosure and licensing requirements. Setting aside the much-debated march-in rights, a patentable invention that is subject to Bayh-Dole and maintained as a trade secret would remain subject to certain disclosure requirements. Even if the federal government opts out of pursuing patent protection, the disclosure would at least conceivably remain discoverable via FOIA processes after a grace period. This is not to suggest that all ancillary know-how and/or trade secrets would be subject to these requirements. However, the parsing of the "buckets" may not be easy task in any due diligence / valuation exercise.