WIPO-WTO Workshop on IP rights and Transfer of Technology 17 November 2003 Geneva
« Patent Information and the Transfer of Technology »
Information is the essence of patent Deal : exclusive right vs information
Role of patent information Patentee : Justifies protection Third parties : Defines exclusive rights Increases general knowledge Enables experiments Strategic information on patentee Transfer of technology / Licensing ?
Transfer of technology or licensing ? Blocking / Interesting patent Request to patent owner « Automatic » use : standards certain fields of activities (consumer electronics) Licence for improvements Cross-licence
Interesting result Tests Evaluation of : Patent licence needs Additional knowledge : know-how files approvals data
Specialised ways Web sites Brokers
Key factors Patent information Specific cases – B - Interest of exclusive rights Just one element–« Teasing effect »-« Weak signals » Opens a door (specific technique – patent owner) Additional needs Relationship Credibility Professionalism
AIR LIQUIDE Case Application of gases Recognised skills Field of customer / licensee Test (push/pull – marketing) References Flexibility Commercial Approach