Innovation, Technology Transfer and Implementation

1. Innovation, Technology Transfer and Implementation Africa Forum on Science, Technology and Innovationfor Youth Employment, Human Capital Development, and Inclusive Growth NairobiApril 2, 2012 Matt Rainey Director, Innovation Division, WIPO

2. WIPO’s Innovation Division – People • International Staff fluent in 13 languages • Various backgrounds and professional experience • Private enterprises • Legal • Technical • Government • Diplomatic

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. Technology Transfer and Innovation – WIPO Resources and Training • National economic strategy • IP infrastructure • IP laws and regulations • IP education • Institutional infrastructure • IP Offices • Licensing infrastructure (governmental and private) • Technology management infrastructure • TTOs, technology incubators, industrial parks, etc. • Dispute resolution and enforcement • WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center

8. Technology Transfer – Legal ElementsConvert 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

9. 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.

10. WIPO-Sponsored Knowledge Sources • 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

11. WIPO Research and Training • 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

12. WIPO Research and Training (cont’d) • IP laws • Management and strategy • Technology commercialization and marketing

13. WIPO Tech Transfer Publications • “IP Asset Management Series” • Application of IP asset management principles and methods in the context of proactive public policies

14. WIPO IP Asset Management Series Available at http://www.wipo.int

15. Study on how IP can contribute to economic growth in ASEAN countries Recommendations focused on: IP strategic plans Development of IP professionals Promotion of licensing and commercialization Financial 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 WIPO IP Asset Management Series Available at http://www.wipo.int

16. Objective Fill the critical shortage of persons skilled in drafting patents in developing counties Target audience Scientists, researchers, technology managers, inventors and attorneys who will be drafting patent applications Key deliverable Clear understanding of patent scope, including claims Understanding structure of patent documents and patent application procedures Determining what, when, how and where to patent Claim designing and drafting skills WIPO IP Asset Management Series Available at http://www.wipo.int

17. WIPO IP Asset Management Series • 4-5 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.) Available at http://www.wipo.int

18. WIPO IP Asset Management Series • 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

19. WIPO Training for R&D Networks & IP Hubs • 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

20. R&D Networks & IP Hubs

21. Some countries where WIPO has implemented capacity-building programs Europe Arab Countries Central and Latin America Asia Pacific Africa

22. Africa • ARIPO • CEMAC • Cameroon • Ethiopia • Ivory Coast • Kenya • Madagascar • Mauritius • Mozambique • Namibia • Nigeria • OAPI • Rwanda • Senegal • South Africa, • Zambia • Zimbabwe • Uganda Back to the map

23. Arab Countries • Algeria • Bahrain • Dubai • Egypt • Jordan • Morocco • Oman • Saudi Arabia • Syria • Tunisia Back to the map

24. Asia Pacific Region • China • India • Indonesia • Kyrgyzstan • Malaysia • Philippines • Singapore • South Korea • Sri Lanka • Thailand • Vietnam Back to the map

25. Europe • Croatia • FYR of Macedonia • Hungary • Italy • Lithuania • Serbia • Slovenia • Spain, • Turkey • Ukraine Back to the map

26. Central and Latin America • Ecuador • Jamaica • México • Panama • Peru • Trinidad Tobago • Uruguay • Argentina • Barbados • Brazil • Chile • Colombia • Costa Rica • Cuba • Domenican Republic Back to the map

27. Establishment of TTOs in Arab Region

28. Establishment of TTOs in Arab Region • 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

29. Establishment of TTOs in Arab Region • Funding • Jordan: discussing with Islamic Development Bank • Others: discussing with AfDB • Flexible framework – adjustable to needs of individual countries • Each country “owns” its operation

30. Establishment of TTOs in Arab Region • 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

31. 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

32. Establishment of TTOs in Arab Region • 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

33. Next Steps Using WIPO Resources • 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

34. Thank youMatt Rainey Director, Innovation Division, WIPOmatt.rainey@wipo.int