1. Mr. Mohammad AlHabbal ICS, Department for Transition and Developed Countries World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Capacity Building Support by WIPO for Countries in Transition for the Promotion of IP Policies for Universities and Academic Institutions Prague, April 21 and 22, 2016

2. 2004 – first WIPO Guidelines on drafting IP Policies 2008 – Management of Academic IP and Early Stage Innovation in Transition Countries focused on: transfer of technology, commercialization, licensing in Universities and Research Institutions 2008 – Requests from Central Asian, Caucasian and Eastern European Countries (CACEEC) and Central European and Baltic States (CEBS) Groups for WIPO assistance in drafting IP Policies 2012 – Finalized first draft of Model IP Policy (in English and Russian) 2012-2015 – Other activities in different Units including by the SMEs and Entrepreneurship Support Division 2015 – IP Policies for Universities Focus Group Timeline

3. The larger context Objectives Main activities Outline

4. 1.Institutional IP Policies (IIPP) Put in a Larger Context

5. Governments recognize economic & social benefits of commercialization of research outputs Use of IP increasingly seen as an attractive instrument for accelerating technology transfer from science → industry Numerous government programs and initiatives  Legislative reforms  National guidelines for IP management, codes of conduct  Changes in the way governments allocate fund  Encouraging public-private partnerships Background Reasons and Rationale

6. Worldwide trend toward promotion of IP protection by universities and public research organizations (“Institutions”) Worldwide trend toward more active involvement by Institutions in innovation process through:  Management of IPRs  Interaction with industry  Creation of new companies Inspired by “success stories” → mirrored in middle and low-income countries. Background Reasons and Rationale “Third mission”

7. Yet, commercialization does not just happen … Use of IP policies to foster TT from government-funded research institutions  requires a set of pre-conditions  demands careful design and implementation of the policies

8. 2. Objectives

9. No one model that fits all Each institution has to develop its own policy. The “Ten Questions” – or essential elements of an Institutional IP Policy OWNERSHIP OF IP PRIVATE FUNDING INCENTIVES AND REWARDS COSTS OF MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS IP MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES REVENUE SHARING COMMERCIALIZATION OPTIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST

10. Emphasize the important role of technology transfer and dissemination of research results for the benefit of the society. Create a legal certainty that promotes scientific research and a harmonious working relationship between industry and academia. Set the framework for the way that an institution intends to deal with the ownership and management of its IP, and with fair sharing of benefits. Encourage dissemination of research results for the greatest public benefit. Strengthen capacity of using the IP system at the level of universities and research institutions. Assist Member States to develop Institutional IP Policy and supportive services

11. 3. Main Support Activities

12. Awareness raising Projects Tools  Sample Policies, Best Practices, Guidelines, Models  Web page, information and training materials Main Support Activities

13. Awareness raising Projects Tools  Model Policies, Best Practices, Guidelines  Website, information and training materials Main Support Activities

14. Project Approach Tailormade: adapted to Legal environment Economic environment for Technology Transfer Institution’s mission and prevailing IPRs

15. Awareness raising Projects Tools  Model Policies, Best Practices, Guidelines  Website, information and training materials Main Support Activities

16. -Belgium -Croatia -Estonia -Germany -Hungary -Italy -Latvia -Moldova -Norway -Poland -Portugal -Romania -Serbia -Slovakia -Slovenia -Spain -Switzerland Total policies collected: 300 101 42 19 94 4 4 9 9 14 16 -USA -Canada -Argentina -Brazil -Chile -Colombia -Ecuador -Mexico -Nicaragua -Panama -Peru -Puerto Rico -Uruguay -Kenya -Mauritius -Nigeria -South Africa -Tanzania -Uganda -Egypt -Lebanon -Oman -Palestine -Saudi Arabia -UAE -Australia -New Zealand -Russia -China -Japan -Singapore -West Indies -Brunei -Pakistan -Turkey Overview of Gathered Documentation

17. 300 Sample Policies collected Allow to observe certain patterns Different focus (patents, copyright, open access, commercialization and spin-offs, …) Original ideas (attached FAQ, humanitarian IP Policy,…) Local particularities (traditional knowledge, Plant breeders’ rights, national legislation ex: IP ownership regimes – Bayh- Dole, market, gov’t rights…) Policies Needed and desirable complement to an IP Policy Most frequent forms: Invention Disclosure Forms, Material Transfer Agreements, Assignment Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Copyright-related Forms (Fair Use Guidelines, requests to use a work), Pre-existing IP Declaration Forms Forms Sample guidelines on how to develop efficient IP Policies Examples from Chile, Colombia, Israel, Poland and UK. European Commission recommendations Guidelines Gathered documentation With the goal to create a comprehensive IP Policy Database in the WIPO Portal.

18. Concept of Searching for policies: Search by Country / Region: Under construction

19. Search by the type of the policy (e.g.) : General IP Policies Copyright Students/Visiting scientists Spin-offs Joint ownership Incentives, Revenue sharing, etc.

20. Our Web Portal will contain : IP Policies for Universities Portal IP Policies Forms And Agreement s Forms And Agreement s Links to our potential partners Guidelines EXAMPLES AND MODELS

21. Conclusions Overall raise in awareness of the need to have tailored IP Policies for Universities and Academic Research Institutions in countries in transition Added value – impact on economic development WIPO is ready to provide necessary support by providing: 1.Guidance 2.Methodological advice 3.Examples of best IP Policies in advanced countries/universities/research institutions 4.Sharing best practices 5.Experts’ support 6.Establishment of direct contacts with relevant universities/research institutions

22. Thank you for your attention! Mohammad.alhabbal@wipo.int