The Role of Intellectual Property Management in Academic technology transfer process

Technology transfer is the process by which basic science research and fundamental discoveries are developed into practical and commercially relevant applications and products. Technology Transfer Activities include processing and evaluating invention disclosures; filing for patents; technology marketing; licensing; protecting intellectual property arising from research activity; and assisting in creating new businesses and promoting the success of existing firms. The result of these activities will be new products, more high-quality jobs, and an expanded economy. A well constructed system for intellectual property is fundamental to extract full value and to create intangible asset portfolio to extract value. Successful technology transfer from university to industry needs appropriate intellectual property management. Researches shows that stronger intellectual property rights protection can help firms to expand their exports (especially new technology and knowledge related service or products) in other markets without significant concerns about their intangible rights. In this process universities and academies play an important role, because their major share of knowledge and innovation production and their unique position in technology transfer process. The aim of this paper is to recognize how intellectual property affects the academic technology transfer process, In order to achieve this goal first we start with the definition of intellectual property and technology transfer concepts, their kinds, after that with a review to academic technology transfer process theories and models; we explore the place and share of intellectual property management in this process. And finally represent authors suggested model to describe the role of intellectual property in technology transfer process.

کلیدواژه ها:

Technology transfer ، Intellectual capital ، IP management ، commercialization ، technology development