q125-157 Flashcards
The evolution of IP management can be described under five main headings – what are these headings?
Protection and monopoly
Generating revenues out of non-core IP
Licensing out IP
Licensing in IP
Efficient technology scouting
What does the term “to grant a license” mean?
Means to give permission to someone to use something that is not rightfully theirs in the first place
What does FTO stand for and what does it determine?
Freedom to operate. Determines whether a particular commercial action (such as licensing, testing or commercializing a
product or process) can be done without infringing IPR of others
What is an “intellectual property”?
Any product of the human intellect that is unique, novel and
unobvious that has some application in the marketplace
What is the EPC? Outline the main advantage and main shortcoming of the EPC?
European Patent Convention.
Using the EPC system a European patent will actually be granted which must be validated in each individual country in which the applicant wants protection.
The list of members of the EPC is not the same as the list of members of the EU and professional advice is recommended
Briefly describe the concept of “open innovation”
new form of co-operation in business-to-business interactions. It works on the principle that companies should find external sources to create new innovations instead of trying to do everything themselves
What are the six major challenges to the effective management and use of IP?
Failure to audit and plan for IP
· Lack of IP expertise
· Failure to maximize potential of IP
· Reliance on the traditional approach to international expansion
· Companies are worried about regulatory complexity
· Companies have concerns about development/enforcement costs
Complete the following by inserting the missing three words:
Patents protect technical innovations. A trademark is something (e.g. a word or a sign) that enables customers to identify goods or services coming from a particular source. Registered designs give protection for the appearance of a product.
What are the four key steps in controlling patent costs?
A clear understanding of the objective
· Preparing properly in advance of incurring costs
· Avoiding duplication of effort
· Being ruthless in cutting costs when objectives cannot be achieved and there is no other reason for continuing
Outline the seven key points to be borne in mind about patents?
Patents are time-limited (generally up to 20 years) from the date of filing. After that, the patented invention falls into the public domain (opportunity?).
· Patents are territorial and usually restricted to the country in which the patent is filed (opportunity?).
· Some regional and international arrangements can allow patents to become effective in multiple countries (opportunity?).
· There is no such thing as a “world patent” (opportunity?).
· Patents are not certificates of technical excellence (opportunity?).
· Patents will not necessarily make you rich, but they can make you poor!
· Patents are not secret
The evolution of IP management can be described under five main headings – what are these headings?
Protection and monopoly
Generating revenues out of non-core IP
Licensing out IP
Licensing in IP
Efficient technology scouting
What does the term “to grant a license” mean?
Means to give permission to someone to use something that is not rightfully theirs in the first place
What does FTO stand for and what does it determine?
Freedom to operate. Determines whether a particular commercial action (such as licensing, testing or commercializing a
product or process) can be done without infringing IPR of others
What are CDAs and what are they specifically used for?
Confidentiality disclosure agreements are specifically used to protect confidentiality of information disclosed to others.
Name three “forms” of scientific writing.
Peer reviewed scientific paper
· Technology disclosure forms
· Grant proposal
What is the primary function of the scientific notebook/lab book?
To communicate your work effectively to the audience that the
publication is directed at.
. Give TWO reasons why a supervisor should “sign off” on your lab book once a week?
Signing off allows your supervisor to check that all experimental
details have been recorded properly, and that
another scientist can understand what has been done
Give a brief explanation of the difference between a “thesis” and a “dissertation.”
A thesis is usually associated with PhD (doctoral) and research master’s degrees; “dissertation” is commonly used for the project submitted as part of a taught degree
Give two reasons why you should read scientific papers
Knowing the literature well will allow you to make informed decisions about how you approach the experimental work and where your work sits in context of what has been done before
Give TWO examples of online databases where scientific information may be found
Web of knowledge and Science direct
Why is the ability to communicate effectively important for a scientist?
As a scientist, you will be required to communicate the results of
your work or research to others from time to time so it is important that you communicate it effectively
What day to day activities pertaining to the experimental work, could be recorded in a laboratory book?
calculation of amounts of reagents,
· ‘notes to self’ to order chemicals, book instruments,
· recipes for growth media, etc, could be recorded
What are the disadvantages of loose leaf notebooks?
Pages are easily lost, or not placed into the file in the first
place
What FIVE steps should be taken when preparing a laboratory notebook for use?
Put your name on it, also date issued, (lab)phone No. 2. Laboratory/Department/Supervisor details 3. Table of contents – filled in as you go along 4. Write in indelible ink – ballpoint, not fountain pen – is it methanol
resistant? 5. Number the pages
