Identification, Protection and Exploitation of Intellectual
Property
NovaUCD is responsible for the implementation of the UCD policies relating to intellectual property and for the provision of advice on the identification, protection and exploitation of intellectual property resulting from UCD Research.
[Summary of UCD's Intellectual Property Policy and Procedures (2006)]
The level of research at UCD is increasing significantly. During 2006/07 UCD was awarded €96 million in funding from state agencies, charities, industry and other commercial organisations. Many of the recently funded projects are now at a stage where intellectual property with commercial potential is becoming a reality.
A key priority for NovaUCD is to work with UCD researchers in taking their research-generated innovative ideas from proof-of-principle to full commercial success. Whenever possible the intellectual property is managed for the benefit of enterprise development in Ireland. This may involve licensing to commercial partners or the creation of spin-off companies.
In 2006 UCD filed 15 priority patent applications across all areas of life sciences, engineering and information communication technology. In addition three PCT and two national/regional patent applications were filed. Eleven licence agreements were also signed in 2006 with a range of indigenous and international companies.
UCD has a growing portfolio of licensing opportunities available for exploitation by campus companies and other NovaUCD clients in the industry and business community.
Advice is provided by NovaUCD in the following areas:
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Commercial aspects of research proposals and contracts
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Preparation of non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements and industrial research contracts
Click here for Non-Disclosure Agreement Form (internal UCD access only) -
Identification and formal disclosure of intellectual property
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Protection of intellectual property
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Developing business models and commercial plans
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Sourcing licensees
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Negotiating licence agreements
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Establishing new ventures
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Sourcing of finance
Training and continuing professional development is offered on various aspects of intellectual property and commercialisation.
NovaUCD is an active member of a number of leading international networks of technology transfer professionals including AURIL, AUTM, UNICA, LES and ProTon Europe.
NovaUCD works closely with European Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, F.R. Kelly & Co.
Enterprise Ireland is working closely with NovaUCD in supporting technology transfer by the appointment of Commercialisation Specialists who work on a day-to-day basis as part of the NovaUCD team.
For further information contact: Dr Ciaran O'Beirne, Manager, Technology Transfer, t: +353 1 716 3713 or e: ciaran.obeirne@ucd.ie
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