Monetization of Intellectual Property Through Commercialization of Products and Services Developed Through Research and Innovation
摘要
This chapter outlines some of the best practices adopted at Rajarambau Institute of Technology (RIT), located in the Sangli District of Maharashtra state, India, for the monetization of intellectual property. Typically, intellectual property refers to legal rights obtained from the patent office to protect innovative ideas. However, in this chapter, intellectual property is considered in a broader sense, and not just limited to said legal rights. For any technical institute, a talented pool of students and faculty, serves as a source of intellectual property. Nevertheless, the institute must cultivate an ecosystem to foster applied research and innovation. This ecosystem includes a Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab), seed funding support, and a full-fledged Incubation center. It also includes a cache of highly motivated faculty and creative students. Transforming applied research into a commercial product is an exceptionally challenging task for inexperienced faculty. However, with systematic strategic planning, a selected few faculty member in the institute can be developed to undertake applied research for innovative product development or industrial consultancy projects. It is noteworthy that less than 5% of patents prove useful for industry, making the chances of earning from patents relatively low. Consequently, efforts must be made to convert the intellectual property available within the institute into successful startups. To achieve this, the incubation center must offer comprehensive support to ensure the success of startups. RIT is actively supporting promising startups by providing industrial sheds, since they may face challenges in investing in the construction of such facilities. This initial support is crucial for the success of startups.