Easy access to IP at CERN
23 Jul 2012 by Evoluted New Media
CERN has adopted a new approach to knowledge transfer – CERN easy Access IP.
The initiative should make it easier for businesses and entrepreneurs to access intellectual property generated at CERN during research and includes granting a free license for selected technologies from CERN’s portfolio.
CERN’s Knowledge Transfer Group is placing selected technologies in the portfolio and those wishing to license them will be required to acknowledge CERN’s contribution and report to the Knowledge Transfer Group on the development of the invention.
The full portfolio is available through a wide range of channels including R&D collaboration, services and consultancy, support to spin-off companies and the creation of business incubation centres in CERN’s member states.
“CERN Easy Access IP joins existing technology transfer opportunities offered by CERN,” said Giovanni Anelli of CERN’s Knowledge Transfer Group. It is an additional tool to maximise access to our technologies and know-how.
“Sometimes our technologies are too early stage for a company to risk investment. By offering free access, we aim to encourage our partners to evaluate and commercialise technologies, thus making it easier for CERN and industry, both spin-off companies and established one, to work together.
