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New Commission Recommendation on the management of IP, On 10 April, the Commission adopted the attached Recommendation on the management of intellectual property (IP) in the knowledge transfer activities of universities and other public research organisations.

The specific objectives of the Recommendation are to assist Member States in the development of policies and guidelines in the area of intellectual property management and knowledge transfer activities and to promote the exploitation of publicly-funded research results.   In many cases this will entail public research organisations and private enterprise working more closely together, for example in academia-industry collaborations.

The Recommendation also outlines a Code of Practice which Member States and academic institutions could use as a basis for introducing or adapting national guidelines and legislation concerning the management of intellectual property or knowledge transfer.  The Code of Practice consists of three main sets of principles; principles for an internal intellectual property policy; principles for a knowledge transfer policy; and principles for collaborative and contract research.

Full text (in EN, FR, DE) can be found on:

http://ec.europa.eu/invest-in-research/pdf/ip_recommendation_en.pdf
http://ec.europa.eu/invest-in-research/pdf/ip_recommendation_fr.pdf
http://ec.europa.eu/invest-in-research/pdf/ip_recommendation_de.pdf
 

Associate Membership Programme for Companies. Get connected to University knowledge professionals, ProTon Europe helps to transform Science into Business

Join ProTon Europe by registering on our website

ProTon Europe is a non-profit Association representing the European Universities Knowledge Transfer Offices - KTOs. One of the goals of the KTOs is to help universities and businesses to interact. KTOs are professionals in patenting and licensing as well as in the setting up of spin-off companies. ProTon Europe is the pan-European Association for the KTOs.

From the beginning of this year we have started an Associate Membership programme for companies and institutions like yours. We believe that we have many interesting programs and tools that might help you to grow and prosper.

1. We organize and are developing several events, training sessions, development tools and databanks that are essential in deepening your knowledge and increase your networking with potential partners and clients.
2. With us you have the possibility to meet some of the key actors in scientific research and innovative companies. KTOs are ideally positioned to search and find research capabilities and innovations for your needs. Through ProTon Europe you can successfully access the knowledge of the European universities.
3. We are located in Brussels, where key decisions on patenting, R&D policy, science and industrial policy are made. Our priority aim is to influence the main actors for achieving a better and less burdensome patenting regime and to promote innovation enhancing policies. We would like to hear about your areas of interest and concern.

ProTon Europe’s structure has been developed with the contribution from the European Commission Gate 2 Growth Programme.

On our web-site you find more information about our activities and how you can apply for Associate Membership.

The Associate Membership fee for 2010 is 450 euro.