University Technology Transfer and National Innovation Policy

This booklet provides examples of university technology transfer offices in developing countries. Each office must work within differing national innovation policies, funding mechanisms and overall systems of innovation. That said, each office endeavors to...

Sporting Events and Intellectual Property

Focusing on the Olympic Games, this report will look at the intellectual property-related issues and challenges inherent in hosting a world-class sporting event. Hosting the Olympic Games presents a unique opportunity and challenge for any host country; indeed the...

Lessons from the Biofuel Industry in Brazil

Brazil is a leading developer of biofuels and a leading promoter of the increased use of flex-fuel automobiles. Not only are these decisions showing positive benefits in reducing carbon output for environmental health, but also Brazil has established itself as a...

IP Options for Protecting and Marketing Traditional Textiles

There are many unique and popular traditional textile products being produced by Indigenous groups around the world. Often, these products are made, marketed and sold by Indigenous or Indigenous-affiliated organizations without a solid understanding of intellectual...

IP Challenges for Theaters and Performing Arts Programs

The encouragement of a financially viable and culturally significant performing arts and entertainment sector is an important element of multi-lateral, regional and national development agendas. The collective benefits are paralleled by the individual satisfaction and...

Role of Technology Transfer in Economic Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2001 Contact: Brad Huther 202/544-6610 bhuther@iipi.org Institute Preparing to Host International Conference on Role of Technology Transfer in Economic Development Washington, DC – The International Intellectual Property Institute...