Intellectual Property for Post Docs
This workshop will provide an overview of the different types of intellectual property that are important in the context of academic research. It will explain the process of commercialisation of research outputs as an important element of research impact. It will provide an overview of key terms and concepts in the area that will be useful for researchers to understand, as they pursue academic or industry roles.
Objectives
To understand the different types of intellectual property
To understand the various protection strategies for these types of intellectual property
To understand the commercialisation process as it relates to research impact
Content/Areas Covered
Patents - what, why, who, where, how?
Copyright - how to protect their research
Commercialisation of inventions
Licensing and spin-out companies - brief overview
Dealing with companies - how to bridge the academia-industry divide - relating back to interviews
Learning Outcomes
After this workshop, researchers will
Be able to identify the different types of intellectual property that may present in their research
Navigate their research in a way that offers potential for economic impact
Understand how to manage their publishing plans while protecting intellectual property
Be able to discuss, in a broad sense, the topics covered in future job interviews or collaborations.