This accredited module delivered by NovaUCD over 6 weeks is available to UCD postgraduate students, researchers and staff.

This module will cover the management process required to transform an innovative idea into a commercial opportunity or business proposition. It will detail the stages and processes involved in the creation, capture, management and commercialisation of intellectual property (IP).

Participants from all UCD Schools involved in producing creative works, inventions and other forms of intellectual property will find this module interesting.

A fundamental understanding of the different forms of IP and practical guidelines on how to manage the development and transfer of these intellectual assets to the Knowledge Economy will be provided.

The module will examine some success stories and address the requirements for managing and protecting intellectual property rights (IPR) with a commercial focus. The training material draws on a combination of case studies, theory, discussion and workbook examples. Participants with a background in areas such as ICT, Life Sciences, Engineering, Food and Energy will find this knowledge practical and particularly relevant to their research activities.

The potential routes to commercialisation and the key business feasibility questions will be considered with respect to technical and market assessment, negotiations with potential licensees, business plans and preparation for a company spin-out.

This module will provide an essential grounding in matters relating to the exploitation of IP, for students interested in both academic and industrial careers.

Dates: March 29, 30 and April 5, 6 and 12, 13

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Venue: NovaUCD

Contact:  If you would like to attend, contact Caroline Gill, NovaUCD, e: caroline.gill@ucd.ie