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N. 23, September - October 2005
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The key role of intellectual property in European research
policy
Janez Potočnik |
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| Intellectual property rights (IPR) have become a key issue in
Research policy. IPR plays a central role in most research projects since every
single R&D result is a piece of intellectual property. In addition, for
some inventions –for instance in the biotechnology area – it is
near impossible to get it to market without patent protection. Hence, it is
essential for researchers to consider the potential consequences of
disseminating their results before they are protected. ... |
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 | IP & RTD: Articles
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IPR Issues in the EU Framework Programme: The experience of the
CA Team
Antje Baier with the support of the CA Team |
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| In preparation for the 7th Framework Programme, the Consortium
Agreement Team (CA Team), a working group consisting of eight experts on legal
matters and project management from German research institutions, universities
and industry, is currently formulating a strategy on how to optimize support
for researchers and make them more aware... |
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An Agency of Swiss science in Brussels
Martina Weiss & Danièle Rod Wiesner |
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| In 1995, a contact office for Swiss science opened in the centre of
the European district in Brussels. Who is this office run by? Who was it
created for? And what services does it offer?... |
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Cooperation by Industrial Property Offices within the Visegrad
Group
Michal Kruk |
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| After the fall of communism in Central Europe more then two decades
ago, it became possible to establish free and independent cooperation between
its countries. During a meeting in Visegrad, Hungary, on 15th February 1991,
the Presidents of the Central European countries decided to create an informal
cooperation forum. Thus the Visegrad... |
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 | IP & RTD in practice
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| Patent of the month |
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| Cambridge Display Technologies or CDT has developed a new technology
called LEP or Light-Emitting Polymer, also known as Polymer Light Emitting
Diodes (PLEDs). It is believed to be the successor of expensive LEDs. PLEDs can
be used as television screens, computer displays, portable screens, and in
advertising and information board applications... |
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| IP eModules |
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| Understanding the Patent Numbering
system... |
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| RTD eModules |
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| The Community Research & Development Information Service
(CORDIS) offers a free online platform on
its website called the "Technology
Marketplace", which allows users to publish and/or search RTD
results from a wide range of fields... |
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