WIPO University Initiative Program Yumiko Hamano Senior Program

WIPO University Initiative Program Yumiko Hamano Senior Program Officer, WIPO University Initiative Program Innovation and Technology Transfer Section, Patents and Innovation Division, WIPO © 2011 Yumiko Hamano

Outline Overview of WIPO IP Assets and University WIPO University Initiative Program WIPO Support for Universities and R&D institutions

WIPO One of 16 United Nations Specialized Agencies Dedicated to developing balanced and accessible intellectual property systems that encourage and reward creativity and contribute to the economic and cultural growth to the benefit of human kind. Headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland 184 Member States Administration of 24 international treaties Some 1, 500 employees

WIPO < Core Activities> Promoting understanding of IP and realizing its development potential Legal and technical assistance and capacity building Facilitating development of IP law and harmonization of it Harmonizing national IP legislation and procedures Providing services for international applications for industrial property rights Facilitating dissemination and exchange of IP information Facilitating the resolution of private IP disputes

What Are IP Assets? Creations of the mind: 1. Industrial property • • patents (inventions) utility models trade secret trademarks industrial designs geographic indications new plant varieties IP Assets 2. Copyrights

Fortune 500 Companies Over 80% of market value of Fortune 500 companies is based on their intangible assets Intangible assets (knowledge based assets) e. g. • Patents • Trademarks • Brand > Tangible assets (physical assets) e. g. • Real estate • Equipment • Cash

Business investment in the US: tangible vs. intangible investment (% business output) Source: Corrado, Hultenand. Sichel(2005, 2006)

R&D-intensive producers and knowledge -intensive service providers in 2002 made up one third of economic output in G 6 and EU-15 Sources: Corrado, US Federal Reserve Board (2007); Hofmann, DB Research (2006); Tojo, OECD (2008)

Worldwide Patent Filing Source: Trilateral Statistics 2007

PCT Applications

Investment in University Research $M © 2010 Yumiko Hamano Source: Nikkei

University-Industry Joint Research Source: Nikkei

Industry Strategies R&D Budget Increase R&D Staff Increase Joint R&D with JP Univ. Joint R&D with Overseas Univ. Joint Venture Others Source: Nikkei 2005

$100 M in US University Research 2011 -2015 http: //www. ibtimes. com/articles/105661/20110127/intel-to-invest-100 -million-in-us-universityresearch. htm

Major Challenges to commercialize R&D results Lack of IP management infrastructure Lack of strategic research planning Gap between basic research and market needs Lack of funds for IP protection/ business activities Lack of IP knowledge Lack of expertise to manage TT and commercialization process Lack of entrepreneurial culture among researchers Lack of business skills Lack of marketing skills Lack of support (Government, Senior managers) and incentive Culture gap (University vs. Industry)

University Roles In the past…. • • • Education Generate new knowledge through research Transfer the knowledge generated to the public for the benefit of society Today, additional roles of universities • • Financial support for research Protection of research results Commercialization of research results Increased collaboration with industry Entrepreneurship development Incubation of Spin-off/ Start-up Monitoring licensing deals IP &Tech. Mgt.

University and IP rights Universities should identify, protect, manage, utilize and profit from IP rights in the fields of : Patents Copyrights Computer programs New biological materials Trade secrets Designs Trademarks

IP and Technology Management Legal aspects Business

University-Industry Collaboration Infrastructure Universities and R&D institutions • IP Policy • IP Committee • TTO Government • Economic Development (SME Policies, market creation • National IP Infrastructure (laws and Regulations) IP Assets Industry • Research Funds • Enforcement • Research Collaborations • IP Strategy • Licensing • R&D Enhancement • Marketing • IP Education • Research Funds • Production and Commercialization

Innovation and Economic Growth Cycle Publication University and R&D Research IP (Invention) as a result of Research Economic Growth Further Investment in R&D © 2011 Yumiko Hamano Profit Generation Invention Disclosure & Decision of protection No Yes Patent Filing Patent Grant Start-up/ Spin-off Marketing Commercialization Licensing-out

WIPO University Initiative Program <Background> Adopted by Member States during WIPO General Assembly 2002 To assist universities in building IP and technology management capacity Integrated into mandates of and administered by IP & New Technology Division (IPNTD) of WIPO Currently over 220 partner universities and R&D institutions

WHY? Governments and universities in developing countries are increasingly investing in R&D activities. . . but they have not enjoyed the full benefit from the investment due to lack of knowledge and experience in IP and technology management Pressing needs for building technology transfer capacity in universities and R&D institutions in WIPO Member States

WIPO University Initiative Program <Objectives> Aims at assisting universities and R&D institutions in: · · · Promoting scientific innovation Enhancing IP knowledge and their IP Assets Developing HR skilled in IP and technology management Developing their Institutional IP policies Establishing IP infrastructure and the technology transfer office within the institution Promoting IP protection Fostering use of IP systems Effectively managing transferring of technologies (research results) to industry Effective commercialization of IP generated in universities Innovation/ TT capacity building utilizing IP Creating a forum among partner universities so as to share knowledge and experience in their IP management

WIPO University Initiative Infrastructure WIPO • Other University IP Coordinators • IP Databases National IP office/ Relevant Ministries Industry Univ. Management University A Patent Review Committee Univ. IP Management Unit/ TTO University IP Coordinator Researchers/ Research faculties Univ. Legal Council

Assistance from National IP Offices (IPO) · Designation of a focal point within the IPO · Provision of information - National legislation texts and updates - Awareness material - Methodological support - Lists of: Ø Local patent agents Ø Local IP related NGOs • National IP training • Assistance during patent filing procedures

WIPO Support In the framework of WIPO University Initiative Program · Development of guidebooks/ training tools/ manuals/ case studies · WIPO Publications · WIPO Distance Learning programs · UIPC web page/ WIPO TT Portal · Regular value-added information and communications · Customized needs assessment · Customized training and seminars · Invitation to certain conferences/ meetings/ seminars · E-Newsletter · Electronic Forum · Networking (among UIPCs, regional and global) · Collaboration with Partner Organizations (IPOs, AUTM, PIPRA etc. )

From Laboratory to Market Licensing R&D Patent application Commercialization Start-up/ Spin-off Technology Transfer CREATION © 2010 Yumiko Hamano PROTECTION EXPLOITATION

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