There are many ways in which government IP assets may be utilised for the benefit of an agency or the public. Assets may be sold, licensed out for royalties, licensed in from 3rd parties, used internally for greater efficiency, shared for public good, used for industry development etc.
In this course, participants will also be introduced to the different ways businesses have used IP assets and how these may be applied to Government assets. Assessment and determining factors in deciding on type and form of exploitation mechanisms will be discussed. Participants will also be exposed to how Technology Transfer Agreements and Copyright Licenses are typically structured, common pitfalls to avoid and policy issues that the Public Sector should consider.
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
(i) Kick start simple procedures in their agencies to ensure proper and effective use of IP, and
(ii) Identify key determinants to be used in deciding on modes of exploitation that are in line with their agency’s mission, vision and roles.
Course Outline:
• Identifying IP Assets
• Considerations in Ownership, Protection and Exploitation of IP Assets
• Common Forms of Exploitation
• Common Oversight and Misconceptions in Dealing with IP
• Structuring a Deal (Covering Anatomy of a License Agreement)
