Research management: knowledge transfer and its commercialisation 1600-SZD-ZBN-TW
The aim of the course is to familiarise participants with the basic types of intellectual property rights (such as copyright and industrial property rights), the principles of their protection, and the legal and organisational conditions related to the management of scientific research results. The course also covers mechanisms for the transfer of technology and knowledge from scientific institutions to the socio-economic environment, with particular emphasis on commercialisation processes, models of cooperation with enterprises, and good practices in the use of the intellectual potential of scientists, the role of technology transfer centres, including the participation of creators in the commercialisation of research results. The first part of the module will present important concepts in the field of copyright, know-how and industrial property rights. Participants will learn what rights creators, co-creators and scientific institutions have, and what procedures need to be implemented to effectively protect the intellectual property created. Another issue discussed will be the paths of commercialisation of research results, both direct and indirect. Participants will learn about various models of knowledge transfer – from establishing spin-off and spin-out companies, through licensing, to cooperation with the business environment within scientific and industrial consortia or the provision of research services. Examples of successful commercialisation will be presented, along with an analysis of factors that contribute to success, such as the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of a solution, adequate IP protection and institutional support. Barriers that can lead to failure in the knowledge transfer process, such as the lack of business competence of the research team or the premature stage of technology development, will also be discussed. The module will include a presentation of the ecosystem supporting knowledge transfer at the University of Warsaw. Participants will learn about the role and tasks of such units as the University of Warsaw Technology and Knowledge Transfer Centre (CTTW UW), the University of Warsaw Incubator and the University of Warsaw special purpose vehicle UWRC sp. z o.o. The university's Intellectual Property Management Regulations, which define the rules for reporting research results, the division of rights and revenues, and formal procedures, will also be discussed. Attention will also be paid to the practical aspects of cooperation between scientists and support units, as well as examples of actual implementations and commercialisation achieved by UW research teams. The classes will also address the current and dynamically developing topic of the relationship between artificial intelligence and intellectual property. The classes are aimed not only at imparting theoretical knowledge, but also at developing practical skills in the field of technology transfer planning, identification of implementation potential and cooperation with socio-economic institutions
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge | The graduate knows and understands:
WG_04 - the principles for dissemination of scientific results in the field of the social sciences, including in the open access mode
WK_02 - the economic, legal, ethical and other essential conditions of conducting scientific research in the field of the social sciences
WK_03 - the basic principles of knowledge transfer to the economic and social areas and commercialisation of the results of scientific activities in the field of the social sciences and of the know-how related to these results
Skills | The graduate is able to:
UW_01 – Take advantage of knowledge from different academic fields, in particular the social sciences to creatively identify, formulate and innovatively solve complex problems or perform research tasks, especially: define the aim and subject of scientific research in the field of the social sciences, formulate a research hypothesis, develop research methods, techniques and tools and use them creatively, draw conclusions on the basis of research results
UW_03 – transfer the results of scientific activities in the field of the social sciences to the economic and social areas
UK_02 – disseminate the research results in the field of the social sciences, also to the general public
UO_01 – plan and implement one’s own and team’s research or creative projects, in the field of the social sciences, also in the international community
UU_01 - Autonomously plan and act to achieve personal development and inspire and organise the development of others
Assessment criteria
Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the permitted number of explained absences: Attendance is compulsory. A maximum of one unexcused absence per semester is permitted. Any absences above this number must be documented (e.g. with a doctor's note) and consulted with the lecturer. Students are required to familiarise themselves with the material discussed during the classes on their own.
Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session): Full attendance at all lectures is required to pass the course. Passing the course is based on attendance. If a student fails to pass the course on the first attempt, they must take a resit exam in the form of an online test covering the content discussed throughout the course.
Methods for the verification of learning outcomes: Checking attendance and activity in class
Evaluation criteria: Full attendance at classes is required to pass the course. Excused absences and absences consulted with the lecturer are permitted. Exceeding the limit will result in the need to pass the material in the form of a test.
Bibliography
1. Act of 4 February 1994 on copyright and related rights. 2. Act of 30 June 2000 on industrial property rights, Social sciences and the commercialisation of knowledge. 3. Seweryn Rudnicki, How humanists create innovations for the economy and society, Józef Tischner European University, 2013. 4. Tom Hockaday, University Technology Transfer - What It Is and How to Do It, Johns Hopkins University Press, 2020
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