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A study by the EPO and Fraunhofer ISI reveals that Europe’s universities were responsible for over 10% of patent applications in 2019 (up from around 6% in 2000) and that universities co-operate with each other or with public research organisations (PROs), research hospitals, industry, or SMEs. Very few of the co-operations, however, are trans-national, pointing to the persistent fragmentation of the EU’s single market when it comes to research and innovation.

The European Patent Office (EPO) has carried out a study to identify the universities from which start-ups use research results. Three Swiss universities made it to the Top 12. It is therefore not surprising that Swiss start-ups also stand out in Europe when it comes to the number of patents, confirming that Switzerland is the place to be for deep tech start-ups. ETH Zürich EPFL University of Zurich #deeptech #patents #knowledgetransfer https://lnkd.in/eyv3Mm9S

Got a Patent Published? That's Great – But It's Not the Same as a Journal Publication!!! I frequently come across academic researchers who feel proud of their "published patents" and sometimes consider them equivalent to a journal article. Both patents and journal publications are valuable ways to present new ideas. However, their purposes and processes are fundamentally different. Let's go ahead and clear up the misconception. Patent Publications: -> Legal, Not Scientific, Review: Patents are assessed by patent offices to ensure they are novel, useful, and non-obvious. The focus is on the idea's potential for commercial applications. -> Protects Intellectual Property: A patent's goal is to secure the inventor's rights to their invention, potentially leading to licensing or commercialization. -> Publication vs. Granting: All patent applications are published by default 18 months from the priority date (date of filing the patent application), but that DOES NOT mean the patent was granted. It may be pending or could have been rejected. Journal Publications: -> Rigorous Peer Review: Publications in respected journals undergo peer review, where experts in the field scrutinize the research for validity, novelty, methodology, and significance. -> Focus on Scientific Advancement: The primary goal is to contribute new knowledge and insights to the scientific community. -> Acceptance is Competitive: Journals, especially high-impact ones, have strict acceptance criteria. Getting published is often seen as a mark of the research's quality. The Misconception Patent publications and journal publications are the same. The Reality The patent examination process focuses on novelty, inventiveness, and utility. Journal publications are peer-reviewed and focus on research quality and originality. Patent applications are neither peer-reviewed nor published based on some criteria or the content. In a Nutshell A journal publication signals scientific excellence and has been vetted by the research community. A patent publication indicates inventive potential with an eye toward commercialization. It has undergone a legal review, not a scientific one. Both patents and journal papers serve different functions in innovation, but both demonstrate creativity and accomplishment. Let's celebrate their unique contributions. What do you think, fellow academic researchers? Have you encountered this misconception? #journalpublication #patents #academia #academicresearch

Arizona State University ranked among the top five research institutions without a medical school for the first time in fiscal year 2022 for inventions disclosed, U.S. patents secured, patent licenses and option deals closed, and startups launched, according to the Association of University Technology Managers' latest survey of 180 reporting institutions on licensing activities at U.S. universities and research institutions. ASU and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are the only two institutions without medical schools out of 63 institutions without medical schools to rank in the top five across all four categories. Read more in the ASU News story below. #ASUResearch #Skysong #Patents #Innovation

Discover the latest innovation boom in patent applications! Our Patent Advisor Anne-lore Bex delves into the 2023 Patent Index by the European Patent Office (EPO), revealing record-breaking numbers and groundbreaking trends. Highlights: 📈 Surge in patent applications, hitting an all-time high. 🇧🇪 Flanders emerges as a hotspot for innovation. 🎓 Flemish universities lead in patent filings. 💡 SMEs shine with a record contribution. 🔬 Top sectors driving patent activity revealed. 🌍 Global appeal of European patents showcased. Ready to dive deeper? Read the full article on our site!  https://lnkd.in/ej7fQ3xj #InnovationBoom #PatentIndex2023

“China’s global economic competitiveness stems directly from its capacity for technological innovation. Having research outcomes does not guarantee their effective transformation into economic momentum. The road from research to industrialization is a long one however. The National Intellectual Property Administration’s ‘2022 China Patent Survey Report’ reveals that the commercialization rate of corporate patents stands at 48.1%, research institutions at 13.3% and universities at a mere 3.9%. Vast amount of scientific and technological achievements are ‘asleep.’ Thus, it is crucial to remove institutional barriers that hinder the commercialization rate of university research outcomes, activating this tremendous wealth and allowing science and technology innovation to propel high-quality development. As early as 1996, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed the Law on Promoting the Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements.” “Universities have continually been exploring how to convert research into practice. In recent years, as university research funding has increased, both the quantity and quality of research outcomes have improved significantly. Nevertheless, the transformation of these results has not led to substantial progress. This stagnation is due in part to outdated institutional mechanisms related to the commercialization of university scientific achievements and a lack of practical conditions for industrialization. Ultimately, these issues are reflected at the university researcher level in four ways: fear of transferring due to potential loss of state assets, unwillingness to transfer due to cumbersome approval processes that divert attention from research and professional advancements, lack of transfer due to an absence of business acumen and operational skills or to the state of the capital markets, particularly venture capital investments.” “In 2020, the Ministry of Science and Technology initiated a pilot program at 40 institutions and universities, granting researchers long-term rights to their work-related scientific and technological results for no less than 10 years. As of October 2023, the State Council’s Office issued a special action plan for the application and transformation of patents from 2023 to 2025, prioritizing the revitalization of existing patents held by universities and research institutions. In 2024, the National Intellectual Property Administration issued a work plan for revitalizing existing patents at universities and research institutions. These quietly effective reform measures have created unprecedented opportunities for the transformation of university research results. The most pressing task now is to implement these reforms thoroughly and deeply. The challenge of transforming scientific results, which has long plagued universities and research institutions, is beginning to see potential solutions.”

The Patent Publication Paradox: Myths and Assumptions About Patent Publications   Last week, I met Raj, a brilliant engineer who was over the moon about his recent patent publication. Over coffee, he excitedly shared, "My patent just got published! It's like having a research paper accepted in a top journal." His enthusiasm was infectious, but I realized he was under a common misconception.   Is a Published Patent the Same as a Granted Patent?   Many innovators like Raj believe that once their patent application is published, they hold an exclusive right over their invention. Here's the reality:   - Patent Publication vs. Patent Grant: A patent application is typically published 18 months after filing. This publication is a routine part of the process and doesn't mean the patent has been examined or approved. - No Exclusive Rights Yet: Until the patent is officially granted after an examination process, the inventor doesn't have enforceable rights over the invention.   Is a Patent Publication an Academic Achievement?   Another myth is that a published patent holds the same weight as an academic publication. Let's clarify:   - Different Objectives: Academic papers publish knowledge and undergo peer review for validation. Patent applications aim to secure legal protection for inventions and are not peer-reviewed in the traditional academic sense. - Confidentiality vs. Sharing: Patents require detailed disclosure of the invention but are primarily legal documents. Academic publications encourage open discussion and critique within the scholarly community.   Why Does This Misconception Persist?   - Lack of Awareness: Intellectual property laws can be complex, and without proper guidance, it's easy to misunderstand the stages of patenting. - Overlapping Terminology: Terms like "publication" suggest a level of completion or acceptance that isn't equivalent between patents and academic works.   Setting the Record Straight   - Celebrate, But with Caution: While publishing a patent application is a milestone, it's just one step in a longer journey toward a patent grant. - Seek Proper Recognition: In academic and professional settings, distinguish between a published patent application and a granted patent to maintain credibility.   Final Thoughts   Understanding the nuances of patent publications is crucial for inventors, researchers, and professionals alike. By debunking these myths, we can better navigate the innovation landscape and give credit where it's truly due.   Let's continue to innovate—wisely and well-informed! #journalpublication #patents #academicpublications #myths

"The call came as Beijing grapples with enhancing the industrial utilisation of its hi-tech sector to provide a new avenue of growth amid waning economic momentum and continued efforts to fend off an escalating tech war with the United States." Okay.... "The commentary followed Beijing’s issuance of comprehensive guidelines on patent stock inventory for universities and research institutions, which asked for accumulated patents to be uncovered by the end of the year for evaluation by companies. The guidelines asked research institutions to identify patents with greater potential for market demand, higher economic value and aligned with the needs of key industries, and put them into a database managed by the China National Intellectual Property Administration, according to the document released last week." What is this going to do? The problem is that the 'source' material is not up to scratch. "“Universities and research institutes have faced a long-standing challenge with the low application rate of patents, both because they tend to produce abundant results with limited precision that can meet industrial needs, accompanied by inadequate channels for transforming patents into market-ready applications,” the report said." Right there in para 3. So what they have is already what they have, there is not more. "“Adjusting incentives to meet market applications can help alleviate such gaps, but Beijing also needs to implement broader reforms for universities such as re-evaluating the way professors are assessed on their publication output,” said Peng Peng, executive chairman of the Guangdong Society of Reform. “In China, there is a long-standing mismatch between the priorities of university researchers and companies regarding patents, as researchers prioritise publishing papers to secure revenue and higher positions, while companies prioritise patent utilisation in the industry to maximise profits. “This [means] China has the world’s largest number of patent applications, but very few can be translated to the market.”" Flogging a dead horse - is the CCP's second most busy task. The first? Coming up with slogans and making pledges to take action, but never taking action.

A few times ago, I conducted a workshop as an expert on "How to write a patent application?" for university faculty. There were so many questions or wrong perceptions about patent filing. Here are a few examples of questions. Q. 1 Can I file a patent for "cone Mehndi" if I want to start or replicate the "Nadra Cone Mehndi" Q. 2. Should I need a patent "If I am good at making Shinwari (traditional food) and want to start a food business Q. 3 "Should I need all experimental results if I am going to launch diagnostic kits" Here are the answers to these questions to the awareness of researchers/faculty/PhD students. A patent should be filed when something novel/new is created and should have some obvious useful industrial applications. For this, you need proof/experimental results in the form of examples, which are essential for describing your invention to others. It is not about copy-pasting the idea of an existing business by filing a patent. A patent is filed to establish priority and secure intellectual property rights for the invention. #patent #research #phdjourney #phdjourney #PhD #phdlife #AcademicWriting #research #researchanddevelopment #mondaymotivation#mondaymood #mondaymorning

An invention is a product or process that is new and useful and legally protected by patent rights. On the other hand, a discovery is a new finding or knowledge discovered through scientific research. While a discovery may be similar to an invention at first glance, there is an ongoing debate about whether a patent can be granted for a discovery. What is protected by a patent for an invention? And if the discovery cannot be patented, then how can you protect your rights? Olga Dolgikh, head of the patent department, has considered the fundamental differences between inventions and discoveries. #patent #invention #discovery #ip https://lnkd.in/dwpXW9xt