WORKSHOP
“Intellectual Property, Patents, and Knowledge Ownership in Research”
We bring together leading academic scientists and researchers!
September 21th, 2026 1pm - 5pm
Scope of the event
This workshop examines the role of intellectual property (IP) and patenting within contemporary research ecosystems, where the creation, dissemination, and commercialisation of knowledge increasingly intersect. As universities, public research organisations, and industry partners collaborate more closely, the management of intellectual property has become a central strategic concern, influencing innovation pathways, research incentives, and academic careers.
The workshop explores how patent systems and IP policies shape research behaviour, collaboration dynamics, and the translation of scientific discoveries into societal and economic value. Particular attention is given to the tensions between open science principles and the protection of commercially valuable knowledge, as well as differences in IP cultures across disciplines and regions. The implications of IP strategies for early-stage research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international partnerships are examined in depth.
Academic contributions will address the economic, legal, and organisational dimensions of intellectual property, including patent quality, disclosure timing, and the impact of IP regimes on scientific progress. Industry and technology transfer experts will provide practical insights into licensing strategies, spin-off creation, and negotiation processes, highlighting common pitfalls and success factors in managing research-derived intellectual property.
The workshop is designed to help researchers, technology transfer professionals, research managers, and policymakers develop informed IP strategies that support innovation, collaboration, and long-term knowledge creation without undermining scientific openness.
Extended Key Takeaways & Outputs
• Deeper understanding of how patents and IP influence research incentives and innovation outcomes
• Practical guidance on balancing openness and protection in research
• Awareness of legal and institutional IP frameworks affecting researchers
• Best practices for working with technology transfer offices
• Strategic insights into IP management in collaborative and interdisciplinary research
• Recommendations for institutional and policy-level IP reforms
Agenda & Speakers
13:00–13:05 — Introduction & Objectives
Organizer
• Intellectual property in the modern research landscape
• Objectives and expected outcomes of the workshop
13:05–13:35 — Patents and Innovation: Economic and Scientific Perspectives
Academia: N.N.
• The role of patents in stimulating or constraining innovation
• Patent quality, scope, and cumulative research
• Empirical evidence across scientific fields
13:35–14:05 — IP, Open Science, and Knowledge Diffusion
Academia: N.N.
• Interactions between patenting and open research
• Managing disclosure, publication, and protection
• Institutional incentives and researcher behaviour
14:05–14:35 — Legal Frameworks and Institutional IP Policies
Academia: N.N.
• University IP ownership models
• Contractual arrangements in collaborative research
• International differences in IP regulation
14:35–14:45 — Break
14:45–15:15 — Technology Transfer and Licensing Strategies
Industry / Technology Transfer: N.N.
• From invention disclosure to licensing agreements
• Valuation of research-based IP
• Common challenges in negotiations with industry
15:15–15:45 — Patents, Start-ups, and Research Spin-Offs
Industry: N.N.
• Building companies around patented research
• Balancing academic roles and entrepreneurial activities
• Lessons learned from successful and failed ventures
15:45–16:15 — IP Strategy in Industry–Academia Collaboration
Industry: N.N.
• Aligning academic and industrial IP expectations
• Managing background and foreground IP
• Avoiding conflicts and delays in collaborative projects
16:15–16:55 — Panel Discussion & Wrap-Up
All Speakers + Moderator
• When to patent and when to publish
• IP as an enabler or barrier to collaboration
• Future directions for IP policy in research systems
Concluding remarks
Registration
Deadlines:
Early-Bird: until July 15th, 2026
Registration : until September 5th, 2026
The registration takes place online by filling out the form.
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Prices* :
Industry: 150 € (early bird**: 125 €)
Academy: 125 € (early bird**: 100 €)
Students***: 90 € (early bird**: 75 €)
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** Until November 15th, 2020
*** Copy of the registration certificate (Ph.D, undergraduates)
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