Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer and International Cooperation at EBTC in India 21 th November 2014 Mr. Arvind Chopra (Head IPR, EBTC) www.ebtc.eu Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change www.ebtc.eu 1
EBTC Introduction: Mission and Vision EBTC s Mission Establish cooperation in Business and R&D for clean and green technologies EBTC s Vision The competent reference point for bringing European clean technologies to India Enhancing existing networks, initiatives, partners, and institutions - both in Europe and India - in order to create a real European added value. Developing a powerful, pragmatic platform Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change www.ebtc.eu 2
EBTC IPR Helpdesk India Support European SMEs in protecting their innovation in India Facilitate technological collaboration between EU and India Disseminate information about IPR laws, regulations, and act in India to European SME s Collaborative research and promotion of technology transfer between Europe and India Promotion of R&D and innovation and strengthening of IPR regime in India IPR policy advocacy Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change www.ebtc.eu 3
IPR Framework for Collaborative Research Framework for IPR management & protection in collaborative projects Require Search Collaborate Manage Technology Proof of Concept Process Background technology Strategy Internal development External sourcing Searching partners, collaborators and researchers for fulfillment of requirements Process, technology, or resources Common objectives and intention to collaborate Define common objectives Sourcing of technology, process or resources Outcome or research results Terms and condition related to background IP Timelines Created IP ownership issues Terms for accessing background technology confidentiality of shared data exclusivity related to other similar research and transparency about other projects IP management and filing issues Licensing issues to third parties www.ebtc.eu 5
Technology Transfer at EBTC Intellectual Property Rights: protection / evaluation / enforcement / licensing www.ebtc.eu 7
Technology Transfer Efforts at EBTC: IVL Sweden and an Industry Chamber in Punjab Assessing Technology Requirements in clean and green Technologies www.ebtc.eu 8
Building Business Ecosystems: Aqua-Q (Sweden) Abhaya Precision Industries Manufacturing Sulekha Distribution Early Warning System for Drinking & Recycled Water Adapt Solutions Software development www.ebtc.eu 9
IPR India Helpdesk: Service Profile www.ebtc.eu 10
EBTC-EPO Co-operation Agreement Objectives Key Activities List of events /workshops/ conferences Achieved Results Partner organization Glimpse of events
Overall Objective EBTC-EPO Co-operation Agreement To foster closer co-operation between Europe and India in the field of Intellectual property by increasing awareness of patents, the patent system in Europe and to promote technology collaborations in green and clean technologies Common Convergence To facilitate searching on clean and green technologies on EPO databases for technology transfer To promote and build capacity in IPR in India for fostering innovation To promote protection of IPR between Europe and India
EBTC-EPO Cooperation Agreement: Objectives Increase use of the Patent system both at national and international level Support the development of IP system and improve conditions of applicants Foster IP transactions and technology transfer between Europe and India Promote Patent Information System Work towards creating a unified repository of patents documents
EBTC-EPO Co-operation agreement: Key Activities Awareness raising and outreach programmes to increase the use of patent systems by IP stakeholders in India Capacity building of IP stakeholder on EPO tools and databases to gather technical and vital information to innovate and also to commercialize IP Training on EPO Tools and databases to develop technical skills of IP users working in this field Engagement with Indian IP stakeholders to share best practices on IP Protection, Commercialisation and Licensing Facilitate access to Indian Patent information for European industry
S. List of Events / Workshops/ Seminars Date Place No 1 Seminar on the European Patent System 25 th November Hyderabad 2013 2 Seminar on the European Patent System 27 th November 2013 Bangalore 3 One day Seminar on European Patent System 28 th November 2013 New Delhi 4 Indo European Conference on the Role of the Patent System in Fostering Innovation and Technology Transfer 5 Seminar on Searching Green Technologies with GPI and complementary services 6 Seminar on Searching Green Technologies with GPI and complementary services 7 Seminar on Searching Green Technologies with GPI and complementary services 29 th November 2013 New Delhi 26 th May 2014 Hyderabad 28 th May 2014 Bangalore 30 th May 2014 Kolkata 8 Seminar on the Competitive Intelligence from Patent Information: EPO Databases 2 nd June 2014 New Delhi 9 One Day Seminar on European Patent System 3 rd September 2014 Chennai 10 IPEX 2014 5-6 th September 2014 11 Workshop on Protecting Pharma and Bio-tech inventions in Europe Chennai 30 th October 2014 Mumbai
Achieved Results Capacity Building: More than 700 plus people trained on EPO tools and databases Engagement of research and development institutions to use EPO patent search and analytic tools Better understanding on EPO procedure and laws related to patents Technology Collaborations: Request from many Indian organisations to connect with European organisations for Technology transfer/joint venture. Indian organisation are using climate change classification to directly connect with European SMEs Request for technology collaboration through EEN Focus on development of tools for setting up Indo-European market place
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