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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.
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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