About the Course
When people talk about government assets, rarely was intellectual property defined. This is changing with the increasingly recognition of the value of intangible assets and its application in business strategies. However, unlike private enterprises, the Public Sector has to be aware that any action it takes in maximising its IP assets has to take into account other factors which may have longer term impact. This can be complicated by the government’s evolving role in national and industry development, and in providing outsourcing, contract & consultancy services locally and overseas. Policy issues such as ensuring a non-competing relationship with industry, an arms-length approach with funded entities and maintaining national competitiveness should be given due consideration.
In this module of the IP Practice series, participants will start off with understanding how IP assets can be identified in an organisation. They will then be introduced to the variety of exploitation forms and vehicles – from a simple assignment or licence, to franchises, collaborations and spin-outs. An examination will be undertaken of the different treatments needed in handling registrable IP rights (patents, trade marks, registered designs) from non-registered IP rights (know-how, confidential information, copyright) and how these can be bundled effectively. Assessment and determining factors in deciding on type and form of exploitation mechanisms will be discussed.
Programme Scope
- Forms of IP: Doing a Quick Stock-take
- Interplay between Different Forms of IP
- Documenting IP Assets Owned and Used
- Determining Value and Protection Needed
- Typical Exploitation Modes
- Considerations in Protection and Exploitation: Cost, Policy, Control
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IP Practice: Government Contracts & IP
3 December 2008
In order to provide an understanding of IP issues that can arise in these different contexts, this module of the IP Practice series for the Public Sector, would first provide an overview of the basics of contract law. It will then deal with IP/IP-related clauses in common contracts such as IT/software, procurement, employment, commission, consultancy agreements etc. It will also detail common forms of IP contracts including non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, technology transfer agreements, licence agreements, assignments and research collaboration agreements. The Government’s Policy on IP and Procurement would be discussed in context of different situations.
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A special discount will be given to parties who register for both modules at the same time!
