1. Why an Intellectual Property Policy? Sofia, November 24 and 25, 2015 Mr. Evgeniy Sesitsky, Department for Transition and Developed Countries, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

2. Overview: Why is academic IP important? What is an IP Policy and why is it needed? How can WIPO help YOU?

3. Why is academic IP important…

4. What…… Who……. Why.……

5. Industrial property: inventions, designs, brands… Copyright: publications, art, computer software, study papers, databases, legal documents…

6. What is an intellectual property policy and why is it needed…….

7. Why IP Policy is needed? Traditional role of universities – creation, storage and transfer of knowledge It is necessary to create conditions and mechanisms for the effective commercialization of R&D outputs in order to get additional revenues Universities and research institutions are the main source of R&D outputs underlying the creation of new products and technologies

8. Set of principles adopted by an institution to provide clear rules and guidelines for IP asset management.

9. The main objectives of IP Policy development : Promote and encourage scientific research; Provide legal frameworks for technology-based relationships; Set out the procedures on identification, ownership, protection and commercialization of IP; Ensure the timely and efficient protection and management of IP; Ensure that economic benefits arising from the commercialization of IP are distributed in a fair and equitable manner recognizing the contributions of inventors, institutions and other relevant stakeholders; Enhance the reputation of the institution as an academic research institution and a member of society.

10. Components: Awareness Protection Disclosure Ownership Benefit sharing Commercialization/dissemination procedure 3 rd party collaboration Conflict of interest and confidentiality issues Involvement of technology transfer office (TTO)

11. Advantages: Ensures the timely and efficient protection and management of IP Promotes scientific investigation and research Facilitates the maintenance of records on IP and commercialization Enhances collaboration with 3 rd parties Safeguards the interests of all stakeholders Ensures harmony and balance Brings in business

12. Challenges: Takes into consideration country specific objectives, history, culture, advantages/disadvantages Designed to help university mission and public interest, while at the same time recognizing the need to take advantage of the created academic IP Takes into consideration all stakeholders interests It has to be understandable and consistent It has to be coherent with national law and in-line with national policy/strategy Takes advantage of globalization/internationalization of IP It should be evaluated

13. Not just a document. An institution wide strategy, which includes awareness raising, infrastructure creation, human resources, trainings etc.

14. It should be a balance of interests: institutions authors/inventors/creators other organizations society/public

15. How can WIPO help….

16. WIPO Model IP Policy…. http://www.wipo.int/dcea/en/tools/

17. Template or set of guidelines on which the universities can base their own IP policies

18. The provisions of the Model IP Policy are based on existing IP policies of several universities: Bournemouth University King’s College London Oxford Brookes University University of California University of Cambridge University of Debrecen University of Glasgow University of Oxford University of Plymouth

19. Coverage: Scope of the policy; Legal issues relating to the status of researchers; External sponsorship, research collaboration with third parties; Ownership of IP; Disclosure, protection and exploitation of IP; Revenue sharing; Conflict of interest and confidentiality issues.

20. Preparation of an “instruction” for the use of the Model Policy Organize country consultations/events with University Provide follow-up advice and information

21. Protect and manage your university/research institution ideas through an effective IP policy!

22. Thank you for your attention! evgeniy.sesitsky@wipo.int