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Innovation Trends, WIPO andInnovation Ecosystems

Matt RaineyDirector, Innovation DivisionWorld Intellectual Property Organization

Ljubljana – September 26, 2012

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I. Innovation TrendsII. Innovation EcosystemsIII. WIPO ProjectsIV. Knowledge Economy

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I. Innovation Trends

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I. Innovation TrendsFactors on the Rise

R&D ExpendituresInternational ReachFocus on IP OwnershipFirst and Subsequent FilingsComplex TechnologiesPublicly Funded ResearchIP Markets and LicensingCollaboration and NetworkingR&D AlliancesPatent Pools

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I. Innovation TrendsR&D Expenditures

Global R&D expenditures almost doubled in real terms from 1993 to 2009High-income countries: 70% of world totalLow- & middle-income countries

Global share up 13% (1993-2009)

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I. Innovation TrendsIncreasingly International

Greater mobility of students, highly skilled workers and scientistsGreater international co-authorship of technical articlesMore patents with multinational co-inventorsGreater multinational placement of R&D facilitiesRising share of middle-income countries in global economy

Reorienting innovation

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I. Innovation TrendsFocus on IP Ownership

Affects innovation strategiesInstitutional

NationalInternational

Increases worldwide demand for patents

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50% of filing growth in past 15 years due to subsequent filingsReflects greater economic integration

I. Innovation TrendsGrowth in First and Subsequent Filings

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Source: WIPO, World Intellectual Property Report – The Changing Face of Innovation

I. Innovation TrendsGrowth in Complex Technologies

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Source: WIPO, World Intellectual Property Report – The Changing Face of Innovation

I. Innovation TrendsGrowth in Publicly Funded Research

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Knowledge markets based on IP rightsOn the rise, though still nascent in many countriesIP as marketable asset

Patents as investmentsAuctions

I. Innovation TrendsGrowth in IP Markets

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Source: WIPO, World Intellectual Property Report – The Changing Face of Innovation

I. Innovation TrendsIP licensing outpacing growth in global GDP

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IndicatorsR&D alliancesInternational co-patentingPatent pools

I. Innovation TrendsMore Collaborative and Open

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Source: WIPO, World Intellectual Property Report – The Changing Face of Innovation

I. Innovation TrendsR&D Alliances

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I. Innovation TrendsPatent Pools

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II. Innovation Ecosystems

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II. Innovation Ecosystems

Interconnected public and private structural elementsPoliciesOrganizationsFundsPeopleNetworked relationships

Role Provide framework and support structure for

systematic creation, diffusion and use of new, economically viable knowledge for economic, social and cultural development of societies

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INNOVATIONECOSYSTEM

LEGAL FRAMEWORK

HUMAN ANDKNOWLEDGE

CAPITALFUNDING

ORGANIZATIONSAND

PROCESSES

- Clusters- TTOs- IP Hubs- Incubators- Technology Parks- Intermediaries- Knowledge Markets

- InnovationStrategies/Policies

- Laws and Regulations- Institutional Policies - Supporting Regulations- Bankruptcy Laws- Immigration Policies

- Interdisciplinary Professions- IP Experts- Specialists- Education- Trainings- Workshops

- Commercial andDevelopment Banks

- Governments- Private Businesses- Foundations- Venture Capitalists- Business Angels

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Mapping Ecosystems to Expertise

WIPO

Expertise & Training

� Patent Drafting� IP Valuation� IP Marketing

� Technology Licensing

� IPR Management in Universities and PROs

FUNDING

ORGANIZATIONSAND

PROCESSES

HUMAN ANDKNOWLEDGE

CAPITAL

LEGAL FRAMEWORK

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III. WIPO Projects

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Exemplary WIPO Projects

WIPOExample Activities

� R&D Networks- Colombia- Western Africa

� TTO Project for Arab Region

� Networked Innovation Platforms

FUNDING

ORGANIZATIONSAND

PROCESSES

HUMAN ANDKNOWLEDGE

CAPITAL

LEGAL FRAMEWORK

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R&D Networks and IP Hubs (TTOs)

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R&D Networks and IP Hubs (TTOs)Example Projects

Implemented in health R&D sector of 7 countriesColombia6 Western African Countries

CameroonCentral African RepublicChadEquatorial GuineaGabonRepublic of Congo

Target problem for current workNeglected diseases with large human and economic effectsMalaria vaccine

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R&D Networks and IP Hubs (TTOs)Characteristics and Benefits

Replicable modelEconomies of scaleEfficient use of existing scientific, financial and management resources Facilitates interdisciplinary approachCollaborative innovationGreater IP protection, development and commercializationImproved return on investment

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R&D Networks and IP Hubs (TTOs)Important Elements

Political commitment is essentialRoles and responsibilities of all participating parties must be well defined

Particularly for follow-up activitiesFundingSupport for new infrastructure after seminal project is complete

CoordinationLong-term vision

Plan ahead for replication

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TTOs in Arab Region Creating Solutions for Local Problems

Assist certain Arab countries in creating an innovation infrastructure to support university-industry collaboration

Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, TunisiaFlexible framework

Adjustable to needs of individual countriesLeveraging results of existing activities, reforms and investmentsEach country has different modelEach country “owns” its operation

Second phase under way (Tunisia)Establishing goals on national basis

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TTOs in Arab RegionTunisian Technology Parks

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TTOs in Arab RegionElements

Creation of Micro-ecosystem among beneficiariesLegal Framework

Framework Project Agreement (in progress)Government, WIPO and African Development Bank

CommitmentResponsibilitiesLong Term Vision

Institutional PoliciesRegional Network Agreement (in progress)

Organizations and ProcessesInnovation Infrastructure – IP HubTechnology management processes

Human and Knowledge CapitalProfessional capacity building, inter-sectorial training, education

FundingSponsorship of Project in all countriesLong-term funding of newly established infrastructureFunding for regional Innovation network

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WIPO Capacity Building

Training (including training of trainers)Networked innovationPatent draftingIP protection and managementValuationLicensing & CommercializationSMEs

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http://www.wipo.int/patentscope/en/programs/tisc/In 65 countries (often in IP offices)Access to online patent and non-patent (scientific and technical) resourcesAccess to industrial property-related publicationsAssistance in searching and retrieving technology informationTraining in searching databasesOn-demand searches (novelty, state-of-the-art, infringement)Technology and competitor monitoring

WIPO Ongoing ProjectsTISCs: Technology and Innovation Support Centers

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WIPO Resources

PATENTSCOPE: www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/ASPI: Access to Specialized Patent Information

http://www.wipo.int/aspi/en/Public-private partnership between WIPO and leading patent info providersFor IP offices, academic institutions and research organizations in developing countriesFree or low-cost

ARDI: Access to Research for Development & Innovationhttp://www.wipo.int/ardi/en/Increase availability of ST info in developing countries

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Patent DraftingIP Asset Development and ManagementIntellectual Property AuditSuccessful Technology LicensingTrademarksIndustrial DesignsPatents for SMEsCopyrights for SMEsTechnology Transfer, Intellectual Property and Effective University-Industry PartnershipsSee http://www.wipo.int/ip-outreach/en/publications/index.html

WIPO Publications for IP Management

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Countries where WIPO has implemented

capacity-building programs

Africa

Central and Latin America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Arab Countries

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IV. Knowledge Economy

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What is a Knowledge Economy (KE)?“A knowledge economy is one where organizations and people acquire, create, disseminate, and use knowledge more effectively for greater economic and social development.” (World Bank, 2011)

Application of knowledge is recognized as key source of growth in the global economyThis is the innovation ecosystem at workSo: build innovation ecosystems to drive economic growth

IV. Knowledge Economy

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An economic and institutional regime that provides incentives for the efficient use of existing and new knowledge and the flourishing of entrepreneurship.An educated and skilled population that can create, share, and use knowledge well.An efficient innovation system of firms, research centers, universities, think tanks, consultants, and other organizations that can tap into the growing stock of global knowledge, assimilate and adapt it to local needs, and create new technology.Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) that can facilitate the effective communication, dissemination, and processing of information.

Source: World Bank, Knowledge for Development (K4D), 2011 (http://go.worldbank.org/94MMDLIVF0)

IV. Knowledge EconomyFramework

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“Innovation is more important now than ever before —for promoting diversified economies based on commercialization of R&D and innovation, and expanding the skills of its workers. There is a renewed sense of urgency emerging … in defining a new growth path … fueled by innovation — in a world that will be both more competitive and more constrained.”

Philippe Le Houérou, World Bank, Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Region

IV. Knowledge Economy

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To minimize the knowledge divide, build a KEThis means build national innovation ecosystems

Increase development from conception to commercialization

IV. Knowledge Economy

Thank you

Matt RaineyDirector, Innovation Division

World Intellectual Property Organization