Image: Dr Rowan Gilmore FTSE, CEO Australian Institute for CommercialisationThe Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE http://www.atse.org.au/) workshop held in May at the NSW Trade and Investment Centre in Sydney was entitled “Strengthening Links Between Industry and Public Sector Research Organisations”. Within a room packed with the Who’s Who of Science and Technology in Australia, it was concerning to hear industry’s consistent concerns about working with universities. There appeared to be a consensus view that universities will always claim the intellectual property for any project undertaken with an industry partner and drag out contract negotiations.
At UWS, we have been aware that such concerns may “frighten off” potential industry partners and have made a concentrated effort to consider all IP ownership scenarios based on input, background and commonsense.
It’s clear that from within the university environment that we need to make a better effort to communicate the coming of age of “tech transfer offices” and our open views to IP ownership, partnerships and contract negotiation.
If you are interested in exploring the opportunities at UWS for research, business or consulting purposes, please contact UWS I&C on ip@uws.edu.au
At UWS, we have been aware that such concerns may “frighten off” potential industry partners and have made a concentrated effort to consider all IP ownership scenarios based on input, background and commonsense.
It’s clear that from within the university environment that we need to make a better effort to communicate the coming of age of “tech transfer offices” and our open views to IP ownership, partnerships and contract negotiation.
If you are interested in exploring the opportunities at UWS for research, business or consulting purposes, please contact UWS I&C on ip@uws.edu.au
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