In this session, Sven Fiedl explores how start-ups and university spin-offs can build successful ventures using open source business models. From dual licensing and open core to cloud-based and…
Licensing university innovation can be challenging, even for experienced KE professionals. In this webinar, two industry experts share common pitfalls and practical advice, followed by a live Q&A to…
The IMPAC3T-IP project is introducing Classical Plus, an expanded licensing model that goes beyond traditional patent-based approaches. By including copyrights, know-how, and digital assets, this framework enables a more inclusive and sustainable way to transfer research outputs across disciplines.…
IMPAC3T-IP is an ambitious Coordination and Support Action that aims to develop, pilot and support the sustainable adoption of a scenario based licensing ToolBox through a certified user and trainer programme, for efficient IP licensing for market uptake and societal value creation. This document…
This report contains data of 674 KTOs from 21 European countries. It includes 97 aggregated KTO datasets from one National Association and 577 datasets from responding KTOs. The aggregated data was included in the summary overview and excluded from the detailed analysis in the remainder of the…
Achim Krebs discusses strategies for effective collaboration with patent attorneys, focusing on clear invention disclosures, realistic claim scopes, and strong inventor-attorney partnerships to…
The Annual Survey Executive Data Report presents data from 565 Knowledge Transfer Offices across 24 countries for Financial Year 2020, offering key insights into their activities and impact.
Freddy Guemeni, Head of IP Services at the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, shares insights at New Professionals SIG #7. With over 10 years of experience in intellectual property…
The New Professionals SIG hosts a session on careers in knowledge transfer, featuring Monique Liddar's insights on intellectual property management, innovation, and laboratory setup. The event…
Jason Teng, in his 2023 webinar Yes We Can’t: Making Sense of the Research Exemption in Patent Law, analyses European research exemptions. He contrasts national implementations, explores their…
Michael Perham, Bob Held, and Jack Lu, in their 2023 presentation Tea with ASTP: Royalty Rate Benchmark, analyse royalty structuring in licensing agreements. Using LES royalty surveys, they…
Andrew Tingey, in his 2023 webinar Sub-licensing: Horror Scenarios and How to Avoid Them, explores challenges in sub-licensing agreements. He addresses royalty structures, tiered sub-licensing, and…
2022 was a remarkable a year for EU matters concerning knowledge and technology transfer. The most recent EU policies and initiatives are opening up new opportunities but also posing challenges to our profession.
2023 is a year with even more activity and diversity of opportunity than ever before
The European Commission’s Directorate for Research & Innovation is organising an awareness raising campaign on knowledge valorisation.
In early December, The Council of the European Union adopted the Recommendation on the guiding principles for knowledge valorisation to increase socioeconomic impact from research and innovation and align policy guidance.
Joint Statement Paper on the Model Grant Agreement’s Intellectual Property Provisions of the European Innovation Council under Horizon Europe
The Directors Forum Special Interest Group are meeting in Antwerp, February 2023 to discuss Data Management for KT offices. What works, and has anyone found the Golden Ticket?
??The aim of this survey is to gain an understanding of the demographic makeup of the technology transfer / knowledge exchange community.
Session on ‘Intellectual Property and Protection/Licensing thereof in Technology Transfer’ from Denise Mayfield (Dykema) who discusses patenting challenges, strategies and the importance of well…
A new study by the European Patent Office reveals that fewer than 1 in 7 inventors in Europe are women.
The ASTP Survey Report on FY2019 highlights knowledge transfer activities across Europe, analysing data from respondents to identify trends, challenges, and impacts. The report provides insights into intellectual property management, industry collaborations, and innovation outputs, supporting the…
Russell Smith, in his 2021 book The Three Dimensions of Entrepreneurship, introduces the New Standard Model (NSM) for business success. This framework integrates enterprise anatomy, environmental…
The ASTP session features updates on EU knowledge valorisation policies, open science, and technology transfer. Speakers discuss challenges in neighbouring countries, European Innovation Council (EIC) offerings, and tools to enhance collaboration, IP management, and innovation. The focus is on…
The Tea with ASTP session explores cost-effective patent procurement strategies for AMCs and research universities. The panel discusses building valuable IP portfolios, what corporations seek in…
The Tea with ASTP webinar (2021) explores student IP policies and processes, addressing broader challenges of academic IP ownership, shared ownership, and spin-out creation. It highlights the…
The 2021 webinar explores mediation in international IP and knowledge transfer disputes. Kathleen Paisley and Andrzej Gadkowski discuss WIPO Mediation Rules, highlighting its cost-effective,…
Marian Verhelst discusses enabling smooth knowledge transfer in AI chip research, highlighting collaboration models and recommendations for TTOs. Thomas Just Sørensen shares insights on moving from…
In the 2021 Tea with ASTP webinar, Pernille W. Gojkovic from HØIBERG discusses inventorship, emphasising the importance of accurately defining inventors based on conceptual contributions to patents.…
In 2021, Mirko Lukács discusses preliminary findings from the Software License Deal Terms Survey in a Digital Innovations SIG webinar. He highlights trends in software licensing practices, addresses…
The Doing Business in the United States guide provides non-U.S. companies with key insights into establishing operations in the U.S. It covers legal, regulatory, and cultural considerations, entity formation, taxation, intellectual property, and employment laws to help companies navigate the…
In 2021, Andrea Ravaioli and Bettina Riedel discuss plant variety protection. They highlight legal frameworks, breeding innovation, and strategies for exploiting plant breeder rights (PBR) and…
The ASTP Annual Survey provides an unique view of the European knowledge transfer landscape. We are pleased to share the results of the survey conducted on financial year 2018 data.
In 2021, Marjan Kraak presents ETH Zurich’s spin-off policies. She highlights support initiatives like Pioneer Fellowships, spin-off guidelines, equity limits, and Phantom Stock Option Agreements…
In 2020, Benjamin Soffer presents the KHP MedTech Accelerator. He outlines its role in fostering MedTech innovation, offering funding, mentorship, and access to infrastructure for start-ups. The…
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