innovation, technology transfer and implementation

Innovation, Technology Transfer and Implementation

Matt Rainey

Director, Innovation Division, WIPO

Africa Forum on Science, Technology and Innovationfor Youth Employment, Human Capital Development,

and Inclusive Growth

NairobiApril 2, 2012

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WIPO’s Innovation Division – People

International Staff fluent in 13 languages

Various backgrounds and professional experience

Private enterprises

Legal

Technical

Government

Diplomatic

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Phases of Innovation: WIPO Training

WIPO provides training and capacity-building throughout the phases of innovation:

Conception

Selection

Prototypes

Implementation (with refinements) Dissemination (Products, Knowledge)

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Models of Innovation: Traditional (“Closed”) Innovation

Prevailing model of innovation in economy based on manufacturing industry

Centrally conceived and implemented

Single entity

R&D Lab

Company

Start-up

Sole inventor

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Models of Innovation: Networked (Open) Innovation

“Open Innovation” (= Networked Innovation)

Innovative contributions from multiple sources

Responds to needs of knowledge-based economy

Accelerates dissemination of know-how

Not the knowledge you have

Rather: network to obtain the knowledge you need

Particularly suited to young professionals

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WIPO Technology Transfer and Innovation

Tech transfer entities that WIPO works with:

Universities

Research institutions

Private sector entities

Individuals International organizations

Governments

IGOs (Intergovernmental organizations)

NGOs (Nongovernmental organizations)

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Technology Transfer and Innovation – WIPO Resources and Training

National economic strategyIP infrastructure

IP laws and regulationsIP education

Institutional infrastructureIP OfficesLicensing infrastructure (governmental and private)Technology management infrastructure

TTOs, technology incubators, industrial parks, etc.Dispute resolution and enforcement

WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center

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Technology Transfer – Legal Elements Convert Innovation to Implementation

Institutional innovation ecosystem based on IPR management institutional policies

Should be aligned with the national IP/Innovation strategy

Issues

IP ownership of the research results

IP management procedures – disclosure, protection, development, IP valuation, marketing, commercialization

Development and management of IP portfolio

Standard models of agreements

Benefit sharing

Conflicts of interest

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WIPO: the Global Technology Database

PATENTSCOPE: www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/

Rich knowledge source

Patent landscapes on many topics

HIV vaccines

Water desalination

Solar cooking

Malaria prevention and treatment

Essential medicines in developing countries

Etc.

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ASPI: Access to Specialized Patent Information

http://www.wipo.int/aspi/en/

Public-private partnership between WIPO and leading patent info providers

For IP offices, academic institutions and research organizations in developing countries

Free or low-cost access to sophisticated tools and services for retrieving and analyzing patent data

ARDI: Access to Research for Development & Innovation

http://www.wipo.int/ardi/en/

Increase availability of ST info in developing countries

WIPO-Sponsored Knowledge Sources

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TISCs: Technology and Innovation Support Centers

http://www.wipo.int/patentscope/en/programs/tisc/

In 65 countries (often in IP offices)

Access to online patent and non-patent (scientific and technical) resources

Access to industrial property-related publications

Assistance in searching and retrieving technology information

Training in searching databases

On-demand searches (novelty, state-of-the-art, infringement)

Technology and competitor monitoring

WIPO Research and Training

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IP laws

Management and strategy

Technology commercialization and marketing

WIPO Research and Training (cont’d)

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WIPO Tech Transfer Publications

“IP Asset Management Series”

Application of IP asset management principles and methods in the context of proactive public policies

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Available at http://www.wipo.int

WIPO IP Asset Management Series

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Study on how IP can contribute to economic growth in ASEAN countries

Recommendations focused on: IP strategic plansDevelopment of IP professionalsPromotion of licensing and commercializationFinancial initiatives Potential benefits for region to explore the creation of an ASEAN Regional Network with participation from universities, R&D centers and other IP-related institutions



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ObjectiveFill the critical shortage of persons skilled in drafting patents in developing counties

Target audienceScientists, researchers, technology managers, inventors and attorneys who will be drafting patent applications

Key deliverableClear understanding of patent scope, including claimsUnderstanding structure of patent documents and patent application proceduresDetermining what, when, how and where to patentClaim designing and drafting skills



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WIPO IP Asset Management Series4-5 day two-part program

Theoretical

Simulation of licensing negotiation

Key goals: create synergies and promote networking

3 levels: Basic, Advanced and “Training of Trainers”

Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Vietnamese

New Editions in Preparation: Sustainable and Evolving

Subject matter is area of substantial collaboration between WIPO and professional regional and international associations (LESI, AUTM, ASTF, etc.)

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New publication for late 2012: Intellectual Property Policies and Technology Transfer Procedures for Universities and Research and Development Institutions

Structured around 10 key critical issues for IP asset management, protection and commercialization

Practical guide for:

• Issues in institutional IP policies

• Issues in organization of technology transfer offices

• IP and technology management procedures for R&D operations

Issues in technology transfer and commercialization of technology and R&D results

Training program


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• Model developed by WIPO and 10 partner institutions

• Key elements

• Fosters scientific collaboration

• Improves technical results

• Optimizes resource allocation

• Leverages economies of scale

• Reduces costs of research and IP protection, management and commercialization

• Has been implemented in the health R&D sector of 7 countries

• Colombia

• 6 West African countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo

WIPO Training forR&D Networks & IP Hubs

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R&D Networks & IP Hubs

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Some countries where WIPO has implemented capacity-building programs

Africa

Central and Latin America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Arab Countries

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Africa

• ARIPO

• CEMAC

• Cameroon

• Ethiopia

• Ivory Coast

• Kenya

• Madagascar

• Mauritius

• Mozambique

Back to the map

• Namibia

• Nigeria

• OAPI

• Rwanda

• Senegal

• South Africa,

• Zambia

• Zimbabwe

• Uganda

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Arab Countries

• Algeria

• Bahrain

• Dubai

• Egypt

• Jordan

• Morocco

• Oman

• Saudi Arabia

• Syria

• Tunisia

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Asia Pacific Region

• China

• India

• Indonesia

• Kyrgyzstan

• Malaysia

• Philippines

• Singapore

• South Korea

• Sri Lanka

• Thailand

• Vietnam

Back to the map

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Europe

• Croatia

• FYR of Macedonia

• Hungary

• Italy

• Lithuania

• Serbia

• Slovenia

• Spain,

• Turkey

• Ukraine

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Central and Latin America

• Argentina

• Barbados

• Brazil

• Chile

• Colombia

• Costa Rica

• Cuba

• Domenican Republic

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• Ecuador

• Jamaica

• México

• Panama

• Peru

• Trinidad Tobago

• Uruguay

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Establishment of TTOs

in Arab Region

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• WIPO has developed project in response to request by five Arab region countries

• Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia• Objective: Assist developing countries to create innovation

infrastructure to support university-industry collaboration • Features:

• Commercialize fruits of research• Build connections with & within private sector• “Convert” lab research into companies and jobs

• Particularly benefits professional graduates

Establishment of TTOs in Arab Region

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• Funding• Jordan: discussing with Islamic Development Bank• Others: discussing with AfDB

• Flexible framework – adjustable to needs of individual countries

• Each country “owns” its operation


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• Key operations• Transfer of knowledge • Setting up infrastructure• Creating intermediaries able to facilitate innovation and technology

transfer• Two parts

• Country-specific projects• Arab region innovation network

• Innovation partnerships and networks• national, regional and interregional

• Networked innovation model of

regional collaboration• Duration

• 26 months in each country• 38 months for entire region


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Establishment of TTOs in Arab Region – Project Partners

• Core Project Partners – parties of the Framework Project Agreement– Governments of participating countries– Donor partners – Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF) – WIPO (as executive agent)

• Other Partners – Potential contributors with expert experience in relevant areas – Professional associations– Scientific foundations – Private sector – Financial institutions– NGOs– International organizations – Other partners

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• Status• 2010: WIPO met with all 5 countries and development

partners (including AfDB) in Tunisia• 2011: Project submitted by countries to AfDB• Project document later submitted to AfDB• WIPO continues its discussions with AfDB

• Project partners (4 African countries) are hopeful of support


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• TISCs, R&D Hubs• Can become elements of worldwide networks• Ongoing training

• Patent analysis• Licensing• Know-how• Implementation

• TTOs in Arab Regions• Can be replicated elsewhere in Africa

Next Steps Using WIPO Resources

Thank you

Matt Rainey

Director, Innovation Division, WIPO [email protected]

innovation, technology transfer and implementation

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