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Value creation
In order to exploit knowledge commercially, it is of utmost importance to protect it by law. That is why MIRA and the University of Twente use legal instruments such as patent law, copyright and non-disclosure agreements. Patents are the fastest and most effective way to serve the market and thus, patients.
Additionally, MIRA closely cooperates with the lawyers of the University of Twente and Kennispark. Together, we can support you with the negotiations for agreements in licensing, monitoring performance and collaboration.
STEPS TO COMMERCIALIZATION
Observations and experiments may lead to an invention. An invention is a new, useful process, machine, improvement, etcetera, that does not exist yet and that is not obvious to persons skilled in the particular field.
Contact MIRA’s IP advisor (Roy Kolkman) to discuss the invention.
An invention disclosure is a confidential document in which the invention is described.
The invention is reviewed by the business development team. With your help, the market and competitive technologies will be assessed.
A common way to protect the invention is to file a patent application. This application will be written by a patent attorney, in close cooperation with the inventors and the IP advisor.
With your involvement, the business development team will identify the most optimal way to exploit the patent: start a spin-off or seek for licensees. |
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