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This publication highlights the successful commercialization of intellectual property at public research institutions in Denmark from 2000 to 2007. With a focus on both direct and indirect measures, it explores the challenges faced and the strategies implemented to improve IP exploitation. Key areas covered include increased investment in research, institutional reforms, licensing processes, and support for university spinouts.
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Exploitation of University IP Gert Vilhelm Balling Special Adviser Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation gvb@fi.dk
Commercialisation at public research institutions, 2008 296 inventions 128 Patent applications 90 Licences, opt. & assign. 12 spinouts
Direct and Indirect Measures • Indirect • Increased investment in research base • University management reform’ • Reform of institutional structure • University performance contracts • Individual appraisal and reward systems • Support for universty spin outs • IP training for students • Direct: • IP Ownership regime • Refund of university patenting costs • Development of technology transfer structures • Proof of Concept Funding • Training of technology transfer officers • Guidelines and model IPR-contracts • Evaluation and documentation Improved exploitation of university IP
Challenges BEFORE:- Institutional structures- Access to PoC- and seed-funding- Consensus on IPR-agreements NOW:- Financial Crisis- Resources for TT at the institutions- Post linear commercialisation- TT activities as part of academic career