02/05/2007

European Union. The Commission recently published the draft version of the Guide to IP rules for FP7 projects

The Commission recently published the draft version of the Guide to IP rules for projects funded by the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). The guide is meant for participants in FP7 projects and provides guidance on various IPR issues that may emerge when preparing and participating in an FP7 project. It was drafted using the new provisions (e.g. the "Frontier research action" funded by the European Research Council) and terminology laid down in the "Rules for participation" and in the "EC Model Grant Agreement" (and related Annexes).

The guide also includes a specific section on the eligibility of IPR costs for funding. In particular, the guide clarifies that in FP7, unlike in FP6, the costs for protecting and disseminating research results are included in the "other activities" item, thus the Community contribution may reach up to 100% of the total cost incurred.

Related Links:
Draft Guide to Intellectual Property Rules for FP7 projects
IPR Helpdesk document "The IPR Regime under FP7: Overview and Comparison with FP6"

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2006/07/05 European Union. The Commission publishes the updated version of the IPR guide for FP6 projects