Universities and public research institutions (PRIs) are the factories of the knowledge economy.
Intellectual property (IP) adds another mechanism for universities to disseminate the knowledge that they generate and to have that knowledge used in the economic sector.
We provide advice, support and resources to help universities and PRIs around the world tap into their IP and continue fueling the innovation that drives society forward.
We maintain a non-exhaustive list of free resources for universities and PRIs.
Knowledge and technology generated in universities and PRIs can have immense economic and societal benefit. A robust IP policy ensures that this value is maximized and protected.
For great ideas to flourish, they need to make their way from universities and research centers into the hands of the consumer. Understanding IP issues around knowledge transfer can help get discoveries from the lab to the marketplace.
A selection of case studies on the topic of IP policies and knowledge transfer in practice. Find more case studies.
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