NCHRP 20-89 - Intellectual Property Management

Transcript:NCHRP 20-89 - Intellectual Property Management:
NCHRP 20-89 - Intellectual Property Management Guide for State Departments of Transportation 1 Project Team Briefing Content Research Motivation & Objective Research Approach & Tasks Research Findings Recommendations Research Motivation & Objective Research Motivating Situation In 2008, the FHWA, AASHTO, and NCHRP sponsored a scan of international transportation research programs to access international practices and identify ways that the United States might benefit. One interesting finding was that, in European and Asian countries, IP was one measure of the effectiveness of transportation research programs and was viewed as a key to national economic growth. U.S. transportation research organizations may benefit from an understanding of intellectual property risks, benefits, and management. Research Objectives The objective of this research is to develop an intellectual property management guide for state DOTs that will provide: General definitions and background details regarding intellectual property. A framework for intellectual property management. A process/methodology for managing intellectual property. Project Scope Define the nature and types of intellectual property. Document laws that govern and impact intellectual property and intellectual property management. Document and suggest intellectual property management strategies. Define and formalize a process for identifying and managing intellectual property assets. Develop a practical guide for decision-makers. The WORK That was Done Project Tasks and Activities Collected and reviewed information/literature relevant to intellectual property, intellectual property management, and intellectual property law. Surveyed state DOT personnel to assess current practices in managing intellectual property. Investigated approaches to intellectual property management in comparable scientific and technical disciplines and similar organizations (e.g., universities, state DOTs, private organizations, public organizations). Prepared an intellectual property management guidebook. Prepared a final report. Prepared a briefing on the overall research project. Information Gathering Reviewed literature on intellectual property and intellectual property management. What is it? Why is it important? What are some methods of practice, policy, and overall goals? Assessed current intellectual property management (IPM) practices within state DOTs along with discussions with RAC members. Phone calls. Email correspondence with several organizations. Surveys. Reviewed IPM practices by both public and private organizations. Research Findings Introduction to Intellectual Property What is Intellectual Property? Definition of Intellectual Property Intellectual property refers to the creative activities of literary, artistic, and scientific works, performances of performing artist, and broadcasts; inventions in all fields of human endeavor; scientific discoveries; industrial design; trademarks, service marks, and commercial names, designations, protection against unfair competition, and all other rights resulting from intellectual activity in