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This article discusses the need for Poland to develop an effective intellectual property (IP) strategy in order to drive economic growth and create business opportunities from innovation. It highlights the significant contribution of IP-intensive industries to the European Union's economy and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between academia, industry, and the government in formulating a successful IP strategy. The article also draws insights from Finland's IP strategy as a best practice example. Additionally, it highlights the environmental and social benefits of IP protection and the need for continuity and implementation of the IP strategy through informed policy-making, awareness campaigns, and support for SMEs. Ultimately, the article concludes that an effective IP strategy is crucial for Poland to thrive in the global economy and shape a better future through creativity and inventiveness.
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Does Poland Need IP Strategy? Martti Enäjärvi, OHIM X International Symposium. Krakow. Intellectual Property In Innovative Economy. Ideas To Profit: Creating Business From Innovation.
WHY? • It is estimated that 70% of the new Gross national product (GNP) worldvide is coming through the IP system. • IP is an essential factor in businesslife having many aspects. • A way out of the economical crisis.
…WHY? Situation in The EU: • More than half of European industries are now considered IPR-intensive • In the European Union over 4.7 trillion € are annually generated by IPR-intensive industries (2008-2010) • 90% of EU exports –is accounted for by IPR-intensive industries • IPR-intensive industries directly contribute 25.9% of employment in the EU • IPR-intensive industries pay significantly more than other industries, with a wage premium of over 40% (EU statistics by OHIM and EPO 2013)
IPR contribution to job creation Job creation can be considered another positive IPR contribution to the European Union.
STARTING POINT • Where are we? • What shall we do? • What is the time?
MAKING A GOOD IP STRATEGY.. • Decision by The Polish Government • Chose The Right People to do it • Not a too big or small group • Be honest and realistic while doing the strategy
…MAKING A GOOD IP STRATEGY • Co-operationbetweenUniversities, RD-Industry and Business sectoretc • Using experiences and bestpracticiesfromdifferentorganisations • Comparision with other national strategies • Concentrate to the essentialpoints Twoexcamples:-OHIM´sstrategy >-Finlands IP Strategy >
POLAND • Polandalreadyhasgood international co-operation in manyfields: • EU, OHIM, EPO • Bilateraltreaties • Regionalco-operation / VISEGRAD • MOU betweenPoland, Finland and BalticStates etc.
Finlands IPR Strategy (2009) Four central trends in the field of IPR: • Globalisation • Digitalisation and convergence • Politicisation of intellectual property rights • Expansion in scope. www.tem.fi
…Finland´s IPR Strategy (2009) The operating environment for IPR should be particulary improved in the following areas: • Competence • Efficiency of rights • Competition law and the functionality of the markets • Efficiency of administration. www.tem.fi
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL POINTS • We need worldwidely fast new ideas and inventions to protect our globe. With new technology and inventions we can protect endangered life and clean the polluted nature. • Humans have always used nature and natural resources to their benefit and they always will do that. However we have to protect our planets future and prevent ecological catastrophes. • IP is helping to create new jobs and wellfare.
CONTINUITY • You need a permanent committee to follow, develop and change the strategy when needed. • One of the biggest danger of strategies is that they are burried to the archives and nobody reads of follows them anymore.
Implementing The Strategy Information and campaigns • Inform policy makers • Inform companies • Inform media and people • Help and financing, especially SME´s • Business Angels • Concrete projects: Innovation Parliament and Innovative Finland Campaign as excample
Can we control the future? No, we cannot.But, today we have to create possibilities to control it in the future. This is one reason why we need good strategies.
So, Go On Because IP means creativity and inventivness for the better future of humanity.
Thank You for Your attention. Especially for those who still are awake!