Introduction
This Guide is intended to act as a reference for use from time to time
during your academic/research life. Its aim is to provide an overview
of the key issues relating to Intellectual Property (IP) which are likely
to arise during your academic/research career. It explains:
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The nature of IP, how you may create it, and how to protect it;
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How to use IP belonging to others safely;
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How IP can be commercialised; and
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The importance of confidentiality.
Your university, NHS Trust or other research institution and/or its
IP commercialisation organisation (or equivalent) will be able to advise
you on these topics and this Guide will act as a prompt for you in these
relationships.
Remember that this is just a guide and not a substitute for you taking
your own independent professional advice. It has also to be read in the
context of your own institution's published guiding principles, mission
and objectives.
This Guide was originally commissioned and created by Mr Clive Rowland,
CEO, The University of Manchester I3 Limited and Ms Janet Knowles,
Partner, Eversheds LLP.
©The University of Manchester I3 Limited and Eversheds LLP 2004-2013.
All rights reserved.
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