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C o ur s e: In no v at ion an d Tec h no l o gy Tra ns f er 1st Term: September – December, 2003 Coordination: Manuel Heitor, Professor;
[email protected] In collaboration with: Han Brezet, Professor ;
[email protected] Jan Carel Diehl, M.Sc.;
[email protected] Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, NL
Syllabus: Innovation and the dynamics of technological change. The interactive and non-linear nature of innovation. Theory and practice of processes of technology transfer and diffusion: Commercialization of technology; intellectual property rights. Product innovation: impact of product innovation; success factors for product innovation; developing a product innovation strategy: Interactive learning and networks of innovation: technology Platforms; firms taxonomy. Systems of Innovation and the corporate value chai n: fostering clustering effects. Regional innovation strategies.
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Programme: Ref day L1 26 Sept Local: Room
L2 3 Oct Local: Room
L3 10 Oct Local: Room
17 Oct L4 24 Oct Local: Room
L5 31 Oct Local: Room
L6 7 Nov Local: Room
L7 14 Nov Local: Room
L8 21 Nov Local: Room
L9 28 Nov Local: Room
Topic Introduction
Part 1: Innovation and History: Dynamics of Technological Change Case Study: Portugal Faculty: M Heitor; Part 2: In troduction to Product Innovation Faculty: J.C. Diehl Innovation Measurement Case Study: CIS in Portugal Presentation and Discussion of papers (students) • Presentation of Assignment 1 (students) Faculty: M Heitor; Invited Speaker: M.J. Boia, IST/IN+ The Interactive and non-linear nature of Innovation Presentation and Discussion of papers (students) • Presentation of Assignment 2 (students) Faculty: M Heitor Students group work Technology Transfer and Diffusion: Intellectual Property Rights Presentation and Discussion of papers (students) • Presentation of Assignment 3 (students) Faculty: M Heitor Product Innovation in Practice Product Innovation and Design consultancies (case studies) Product Innovation within OEM (case studies) New Product-Service-System development Other aspects of Innovation Faculty: H. Brezet & J.C. Diehl Product Innovation 1 Innovation and the Product Development Process; Methodology and Tools, Defining the (product) innovation need of a company. • Presentation of part 1 of term paper (students) Faculty: J.C Diehl Product Innovation 2 Developing a product innovation strategy for a company. From Innovation strategy to product ideas. • Presentation of part 1 of term paper (students) Faculty: J.C Diehl Interactive Learning and Networks of Innovation: Technology Platforms; Firms Taxonomy. Presentation and Discussion of papers (students) Faculty: M Heitor Part 1: Dynamics of Technological Change and Innovation Presentation and Discussion of papers (students) Part 2. Systems of Innovation Presentation and Discussion of papers (students) Faculty: M Heitor 2
Bibliography: Product Innovation: o Trott, P. (2002), “Innovation Management and New product Development”, Prentice Hall. o Cagan, J. and Vogel, C.M. (2002) , “Creating Breakthrough Products: innovation from product planning to program approval”, Prentice Hall. o Goldenberg, J. and Mazursky, D. (2002), “Creativity in product Innovation”, Cambridge University Press o Mann, D. (2002), “Hands-On Systematic Innovation”, CREAX Press o Klostermann, J.E.M. and Tukker, A. (1998), “Product Innovation and Eco-Efficiency”, Kluwer Academic Press o French, M. (1994), “Invention and Evolution: Design in Nature and Engineering”, Cambridge University Press o Rogers, B. (1996), “Creating Product Strategies”, London, Intl. Thomson Business Press Innovation studies: o Larisa V. Shavinina (2003). International Handbook on Innovation, Elsevier o Conceição, P., Heitor, M. and Lundvall, B.A., (2003), “Innovation, Competence Building, and Social Cohesion In Europe: Towards a Learning Society”, Edward Elgar. o OECD(1992). TEP – Technology and the Economy: the key relationships o Rosenbloom, R. S. and Spencer, W. J. (1996), Engines of Innovation, Harvard Business School Press o Pavitt, K. (1999), Technology, Management and Systems of Innovation, Edward Elgar. Other readings: o Malecki, E.J. (1997), Technology & Economic Development, Adsion Wesley Longman Ltd o Edquist, C. and Mckelvey, M. (2000), Systems of Innovation: Growth, Competitiveness and Employment, Edward Elgar o Lundvall, B.-A. and Borras, S. (1997), The Globalising Learning Economy: implications for innovation Policy, European Commission, EUR 18307. o Cooke, P. and Morgan, K. (1998), The Associational Economy – Firms, Regions, and Innovation, Oxford University Press, New York. o Timmons, J.A. (1994), New venture Creation, Irwin-McGraw Hill.
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Program: Lecture 1:
Friday - September 26,
Part 1: Innovation and History: Dynamics of Technological Change • Case Study: Portugal - an historical perspective Readings: •
Conceição, P. and Heitor, M. (2003). “Systems of innovation and competence building across diversity: Learning from the Portuguese path in the European context,” in Larisa V. Shavinina (Ed.). International Handbook on Innovation, Elsevier
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Brito, J.M.B., Heitor, M. e Rollo, M.F.(2002), “Engenho e Obra”, Don Quixote. Additional information available at: http://www.engenharia.com.pt/
Part 2: Introduction to Product Innovation Faculty: J.C. Diehl
Time 2:00 – 2:30
Action Manuel Heitor
2:30 – 3:15 3:15 - 3:30 3:30 – 4.30
Manuel Heitor All J.C. Diehl
4:30 – 5:00
All
Activity Introduction Innovation in Portugal: an overview Discussion The impact of Industrial Design for Industry Introduction to Product Innovation Discussion
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Lecture 2:
Friday - October 3
TOPIC: Innovation Measurement and Analysis Case Study: CIS in Portugal The students should read the M.Sc. thesis of Boia (2003), as available at http://in3.dem.ist.utl.pt/master/thesis.html , which report s on the Application of the Community Innovation Survey, CIS-3, to Portugal. The lecture will be based on the analysis of related data, including that derived form the CIS -2, in 1999, as published by Conceição and Ávila (2001), together with the most recent data published by EC and national observatories for science and technology. Beyond the analysis of Boia (2003), students must search for complementary data. It is recommended to look carefully at the National Observatory, OCES, at http://www.oces.mces.pt/documentos/navigator.jsp?action=opendoc&pkid=36 Assignment 1: The students should be arranged in groups of up to 3 members and answer to the surv ey used for CIS 3, as enclosed in Boia (2003), simulating a possible answer from a real company. To achieve these objectives, students should simulate any existing company or “invent” a company. In addition, students may present a comment to the CIS 3 exercise in Portugal, including a specific question to the invited speaker. During the class, each group will present their answer to the CIS 3. Each presentation should be brief and last up to 5 min. Each group must submit a brief text with a written questionnaire and any comment to the CIS 3 (up to 3 pages). Readings: 1. Bóia , M. J. (2003), “Determinants of Innovation in Portugal Designing, implementing and analyzing evidence from the third Community Innovation Survey”, M.Sc. Thesis on Engineering Policy and Management of technology, Instituto Superior Tecnico. Also available at: http://in3.dem.ist.utl.pt/master/thesis.html 2. Conceição and Ávila (2001). Inovação em Portugal, CELTA Editores Other Re commended Readings: •
Sirilli, G. (1998), Old and new paradigms in the measurement of R&D, Science and Public Policy. 25 (5), pp 305-311. Sirilli, G. (1997), ‘Science and Technology Indicators: The state of the Art and prospects for the future”, OECD semina r on the Evaluation of Innovation Policies, June
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Archibugui, D., Evangelista, R., Perani, G. and Rapiti, F. (2000), “Expenditure, Outcomes, and the nature of Innovation in Italy”, in Science, technology and Innovation Policy – Opportunities and Challenges for the knowledge economy, eds P Conceição, D Gibson, M. Heitor and S Shariq, Quorum Books, pp.243-268.
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OECD(1993) Frascati Manual
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OECD (1996) Oslo Manual
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European S&T Indicators, European Commission, 1998 5
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Time
Action
Activity
2:00 – 2:45
Manuel Heitor
Innovation evaluation and measurement: overview
2:45 - 3:30 3:30 – 4.30
Invited Speaker: M.J. Boia Students Questions
4:30 – 5:00
All
The Community Innovation Survey 3, CIS 3: Application to Portugal Assignment 1: Students organized in groups of 3 will present written comments and a written question about CIS 3 in Portugal Discussion
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Lecture 3:
Friday - October 10
TOPIC: The Interactive and non -linear nature of Innovation Assignment 2: The students should be arranged in 5 groups of 3 or 4 members. Each group will present a selected “innovation” and the related development process. It can include an innovative product, or an innovative process, or a firm strategy, or a given technology. The presentation should last up to 5 min, and each group must submit a brief text (up to 2 pages) Readings: 1. Trott, P., Cordey-Hawves, M. and Seaton, R.A.F. (1995) “Toward Technology Transfer as an interactive process”. Technovation, 15, pp 25-43. 2. Kline, J. and Rosenberg, N. (1986), “An Overview of Innovation”, in R. Landau and N. Rosenberg (eds), The Positive Sum Strategy: harnessing Technology for Economic Growth, Whashington, DC, National Academy Press, 00.275-305 3. Von Hippel, E. (1988), The Sources of innovation, Chapter 2: ‘Users of Innovation”, pp.11-27. Oxford University Press, New York 4. Von Hippel, E. (1988), The Sources of innovation, Chapter 3: ‘Variations in the Functional Source of Innovation”, pp. 28-42. Oxford University Press, New York Time
Action
Activity
2:00 - 3:00
Students presentation: 5 to 7 Groups
Assignement 2: Presentation of “Innovations” and related development process, by 5 groups of students (5 min each)
3:00 - 3:30
Students presentation:
Reading 1: discussion
presentation
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Students presentation:
Reading 2: discussion
presentation
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3:30 - 4:00
Students presentation:
Reading 3: discussion
presentation
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4:00- 4:30
4:30 - 5:00
Students presentation:
Reading 4: discussion
presentation
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Lecture 4:
Friday - October 24
TOPIC: Technology Transfer and Diffusion: Intellectual Property Rights • Case Study: university technology transfer Assignment 3: The students should be arranged in the 5 groups of 3 or 4 members formed for Lecture 3. Each group will present the intellectual property research performed for each selected “innovation”. The presentation should last up to 10 min, and each group must submit a brief text (up to 3 pages) Readings: 1. Pavitt, K. (1997) “Do patents reflect the useful research output of universities?”, SPRU, Electronic working papers series, nº 6. Conceição, P., Heitor , M.V., and Oliveira, P. (1998), “University-based technology licensing in the knowledge-based economy, Technovation, 18, (10), pp 615-625. Conceição, P., Heitor, M.V. and Oliveira, P. (1999). “On the need of new mechanisms for the protection of intellectual property of research universities”, in A. Inzelt (ed), Technology Transfer: from invention to innovation: 69-85, Kluwer Acad. Publ. 2. Sullivan, P.H. and Daniele, J.J. (1996), “Intellectual Property Portfolios in Business Strategy”, in Technology Licensing: Corporate Strategies for Maximizing Value, eds R.L. Parr and P. H. Sulivan, pp.27-48, J. wiley& sons, New York. 3. Merwin, M.J. and Warner, C.M. (1996), “Techniques for obtaining and analyzing external license agreements”, in Technology Licensing: Corporate Strategies for Maximizing Value , eds R.L. Parr and P. H. Sulivan, pp.187-205, J. wiley& sons, New York. Other Recommended Readings: •
Megantz, R.C. (1996), How to License Technology, J, Wiley & Sons, New York
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Gutterman, A.S. (1997), Innovation and Competition Policy: A comparative Study of the Regulation of Patent Licensing and Collaborative Research & development in the US and the European Community, Kluwer Law Intl., London.
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Time 2:00 - 2:45
Action Manuel Heitor Students presentation:
2:45 - 3:10 3:10 - 3:35
Activity Protecting intellectual property at the University. Download presentation from: http://in3.dem.ist.utl.pt/laboratories/policy.html#9 Reading 1: presentation and discussion (3 papers)
Students presentation:
Reading 2: presentation and discussion
Students presentation:
Reading 3: presentation and discussion
Students presentation: 5 Groups (as arranged for Lecture 3)
Assignment 3: presentation of IP research for each Innovation presented in Lecture 3
3:35 - 4:00 4:00 - 5:00
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Lecture 5:
Friday – October 31
Part 1: What is Product Innovation? A first introduction to the approach. Part 2: Product Innovation in Practice • Product Innovation approaches • Product Innovation and Design consultancies (case studies), • Product Innovation within OEM (case studies); • New Product-Service-System development; • Other aspects of Innovation
Time 2:00 – 2:45 2:45 - 4:00
4:00 - 4:30 4:30 – 5:00
Action J.C. Diehl
Activity Product innovation: an introduction to the approach. Introduction to assignment of term paper.
Han Brezet
Product Innovation and Design consultancies (case studies) Product Innovation within OEMs and SMEs (case studies) New Product-Service-Systems and Business Development Product Innovation in the context of the Portuguese Industry
Han Brezet Debate
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Lecture 6:
Friday – November 7
Product Innovation 1 Innovation and new product development; Impact of product innovation, Success factors for product innovation. Step 1. • SWOT Analyses of company and product -> Strengths and Opportunities • Product Portfolio Analyses: Product Life Cycle (PLC) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) matrix • External trends (PESTED) and company core competences • Defining Strategic Gap • Defining the Innovation Need
Time
Action
Activity
2:00 – 2:45
J.C. Diehl
Innovation and new product development; analysing the company and the product portfolio. Presentation of part 1 of preparation term paper (students): The SWOT analyses of the company and its products Defining the strategic gap and innovation need: Product Innovation strategy Product Innovation strategies for SMEs in Portugal.
Students Presentation 3:45 - 4:45 4:00 - 4:30 4:30 – 5:00
J.C. Diehl Discussion
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Lecture 6:
Friday – November 7
Product Innovation 2 Innovation and the Product Development Process; Developing a product innovation strategy and related product ideas. Step 2. * Company mission statement * Vision development * Product innovation strategies: Ansoff-Matrix, Product-Market -Technology (PMT) combinations, Porter-model * Search fields * Product ideas * Selection of ideas * Market implementation Time 2:00 – 2:45 2:45 – 3.45
Action J.C. Diehl Students
3.45 - 4.15
J.C. Diehl
4.15 – 5.00
Debate
Activity From Product Innovation Strategy towards Product Ideas Presentation of part 2 of term paper (students): The proposed new product innovation strategy for the company. From product ideas to production and marketimplementation Product Innovation a skill for strategic managers or designers, or both?
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Lecture 8:
Friday - November 21
TOPIC: Interactive Learning and Networks of Innovation: Technology Platforms; Firms taxonomy - Case Studies Readings: 1. Myers, M.B. and Rosenbloom, R.S. (1996), “Rethinking the Role of Industrial research”, in Engines of Innovation, Ed.: Richard S. Rosenbloom and William J. Spencer, pp. 209-228; Harvard Business School Press. Also: Technology Platforms at 3M, 1996; available at http://www.mmm.com/ The EC’s FP5 PROGRAMME – GROWTH; Key Action 1 TRA 1.5 "ProductServices
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http://www.cordis.lu/growth/calls/200004.htm#reference 2. Pavitt, K. (1984), Sectoral patterns of Technical Change: towards a taxonomy and a theory, Research Policy, 13, 343-373. 3. Antonelli, C. and Calderini, M. (1999) , “The dynamics of Localized Technological Change”, in The Organization of Economic Innovation in Europe, eds. A. Gaambardella, and F. Malerba, pp. 158-176, Cambridge Univ Press
Time 2:00 – 2:45
2:45 - 3:15
3:15 - 3:30
Action Manuel Heitor
Students presentation:
debate
Fostering Clustering effects: the extended corporate value chain. Download presentation from: http://in3.dem.ist.utl.pt/laboratories/policy.html#5 Reading 1: presentation and discussion Discussion of “Technology Platforms” at 3M, USA, based on the conceptual background given in Reading 1. all
Students presentation:
Reading 2: presentation and discussion of firm taxonomy
Students presentation:
Reading 3: presentation and discussion in comparison with Reading 4.
3:30 – 4:00 4:00 - 4:30 4:30 - 5:00
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Lecture 9:
Friday – November 2 8
TOPIC: Dynamics of Technological Change and Systems of Innovation Readings: 1. Mytelk, L. K. a nd Smith, K. (2003), “Interactions Between Policy Learning and Innovation Theory”, in “Innovation, Competence Building, And Social Cohesion In Europe: Towards a Learning Society”, Editors: Pedro Conceição, Manuel V. Heitor and Bengt-Åke Lundvall, Edward Elgar 2. Lundval, B.-A., and Christensen, J.L. (2003), “Broadening the Analysis of Innovation Systems – Competition, Organisational Change and Employment Dynamics in the Danish System”, in “Innovation, Competence Building, and Social Cohesion In Europe: Towards a Learning Society”, Editors: Pedro Conceição, Manuel V. Heitor and Bengt-Åke Lundvall, Edward Elgar Other main References: •
EC(2002) , Towards a European Research Area – Science, Technology and Innovation: Key Figures 2002,
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Conceição, P. and Heitor, M. (2000), “Engineering and Technology for Innovation in Portugal”, available at http://in3.dem.ist.utl.pt/et2000.
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Conceição, P. and Heitor, M. (2000), “A University Agenda in Technology Policy and Management of Technology”, Intl J. Technology, Management & Policy, available at http://in3.dem.ist.utl.pt/master
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OECD(1997) Overview of Technology Foresight exercises.
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OECD(1999) The future of the global economy: Towards a Long Boom.
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OECD(1999) the 21st Century Technologies
TOPIC: Systems of Innovation Readings:
3. Edquist, C. (1997). “Systems of innovation a introduction” (Chapter 1), in: “Systems of Innovation”, ed. C. Edquist, pp. 1-35, Pinter. OTHER SUPPORT MATERIAL: Nelson, R.R. and Rosenberg, N. (1993), “Technical Innovation and National Systems” (Chapter 1), in: “National Innovation systems”, ed. R. Nelson, pp. 3-21, Oxford Press. Cookes, P. and Morgan, K. (1998), “The Associational Economy”, Chapter 3, pp. 60-82; Oxford Univ. Press Porter, M. (1998), “Clusters and the new economics of competition”, Harvard Business Review, Nov.-Dec. 1998, pp.77-90. 15
Oden, M. (2000), ‘Increasing Collective Efficiencies: The role of regional initiatives in improving firm performance in the US”, Private Communication. Building Systems of Innovation and Competence Building Through Collaborative Learning. Download presentation from: http://in3.dem.ist.utl.pt/laboratories/policy.html#5 CASE STUDIES TO SUPPORT THE VARIOUS STUDENT PRESENTATIONS: 1. Joint Ventures (2000) “Internet Clustering”, available at http://www.jointventure.org 2. Junta de Castilla y Leon (1998), “Regional Technology Plan of Castile and Leon” 3. Agencia de Inovação (1999), “Regional Innovation Strategy – Norte Region”
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Time
Action
Activity
2:00 - 2:15
Manuel Heitor
Introduction: Course Overview
2:15 - 2:55
Students: group 1
Reading 1: Mytelk, L. K. and Smith, K. (2003)
2:55 - 3:10
All
3:10 – 3.50
Students: group 2
3:50 - 4:05
All
4:05 – 4:45
Students: group 3
4.45 – 5:00
All
Discussion Reading 2: Lundval, B. -A., and Christensen, J.L. (2003)
Discussion Edquist, C. (1997). “Systems of innovation a introduction” (Chapter 1), in: “Systems of Innovation”, ed. C. Edquist, pp. 1-35, Pinter Reading 3:
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Students Evaluation: The evaluation process includes five components, as follows: o 1 term paper (10 to 15 A4 pages), made by groups up to 2 students and focus on the total product innovation process of a company. The assignment of the term paper will be introduced during lecture 5. In between results of the term paper will be presented by the students during lecture 6 & 7. o 1 Take-Home exam (individual), up to 10 pages A4 written in 48 hours o 3 Group reports regarding the 3 assignments defined for the course; o 2 Individual brief reports with comments/summaries regarding the readings assigned: Each student must present at least 2 summaries, in the form of a short (up to 2 pages) text, analyzing the most important aspects of the readings assigned. o 2 Oral presentations by group of students: Each student must do at least two presentations (in group) along the 9 classes. The use of “computer-based” presentations is recommended.
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Assignments: 1. Written Question about CIS 3 in Portugal 2. INNOVATION/CONCEPT IDEA 3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (PATENTS)
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M.Sc on “Engineering Design” Course: Innovation and Technology Transfer Assignment 1: Lecture 2 Topic. Written answer to the survey used in CIS 3 and any possible question about CIS 3 in Portugal (questionnaire and up to 3 A4 pages) The students should be arranged in groups of up to 3 members and answer to the survey used for CIS 3, as enclosed in Boia (2003) , http://in3.dem.ist.utl.pt/master/thesis.html, simulating a possible answer from a real company. The questionnaire is also available from http://www.oces.mces.pt/documentos/navigator.jsp?action=opendoc&pkid=36. To achieve these objectives, students should simulate any existing company or “invent” a company. It is suggested the students consider this assignment in terms of their possible positioning as members of a product company which has been asked to answer to the Survey. In addition, students may present a comment to the CIS 3 exercise in Portugal, including a specific question to the invited speaker. It is suggested the question should emphasize one of the following topics: • Methodological aspects • Results • International comparison During the class, each group will present their answer to the CIS 3. Each presentation should be brief and last up to 5 min. In addition, each group may submit a brief text with a written questionnaire and any comment to the CIS 3 (up to 3 pages).
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M.Sc on “Engineering Design” Course: Innovation and Technology Transfer Assignment 2: Lecture 3 Topic: INNOVATION/CONCEPT IDEA (Preliminary Evaluation Format, 2-3 pages) 1. Project/Applicant Information • Provide project title and applicant information, including individual and/or company names, address, telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address. • Indicate the applicable business/technology sector for your technology for example plastics, energy, environment, service etc. If applicable the sub sector of the technology, for example plastics and injection molding or polymer producer etc. [Identify as much as you can, and in class we will work through the assignment] 2. Statement of the Problem • What problem is your technology addressing? • Why is the problem of national (Portugal) and international interest? • Which group or groups (industry, consumers, etc.) is directly concerned with the problem? Or would benefit/use. 3. Proposed Solution • Describe your technology, its innovative aspects, and how it will work. • Present the technical basis for your technology. • Compare your innovation to other technologies addressing the same problem. • Briefly describe your proposed steps to achieve your technical goals. 4. Environmental Aspects (Industrial Ecology) • Based on your technical discussion, how does your innovation impact the environment? What are the consequences of using the technology on the environment. Is it better, worse (but necessary), or little impact (energy savings, solid waste generation, air, and water emissions, worker safety and well-being). Consider the entire “life cycle” of the technology in making this assessment. • Compare the environmental aspects of your innovation to competing technologies (e.g. % improvement) and state your technical and market assumptions. 5. Stage of Development • What is the current stage of development of your technology (1-4)? Please refer to the attached definitions within "Stages of Development" for guidance. Is it considered a Category 1 or Category 2 ? • What are your potential markets?
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Summary Definitions of Stages of Development Category 1 Proposal Stage 1-Conceptual: This is the period during which a concept is scientifically proven or is shown to be potentially valid by the application of a test-of-principle model. The objective of this stage is to demonstrate through tests or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept. Stage 2-Technical Feasibility: This is the period during which it is proven possible within the technological state of the art to produce a new product or develop a process from the concept. The objective here is to confirm the target performance of the new product through experimentation and/or accepted engineering analysis and to ascertain that there are no technical or economic barriers to implementation that cannot be overcome by development.
Category 2 Proposal Stage 3-Development: This is the period during which the needed improvements in materials, processes and design are made and during which the product is tested and proven to be commercially producible. The objective is to make the needed improvements in materials, designs, and processes and to confirm that the product will perform as specified by constructing and testing engineering prototypes or pilot processes. Stage 4-Commercial Validation or Demonstration: This is the period during which a product or process is prepared for introduction into the marketplace. The objective is to demonstrate the manufacturing techniques and establish test market validity of the new product or introduction of a new process in a system.
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M.Sc on “Engineering Design” Course: Innovation and Technology Transfer Assignment 3: Lecture 4 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (PATENTS) 1. Background Critically review the following two papers : • Do Patents Reflect the Useful Research Output of Universities by K. Pavitt, 1997 • University-based technology licensing in the knowledge based economy by Conceicao et al., 1998 Prepare a two page report that summarizes your understanding and critique of the paper. Include in your report a discussion on how the results of your U.S and European Patent search on your innovation project reflects/impacts the views and conclusions of the Pavitt and Conceicao paper’s. (When you search the patent databases in connection with your innovation project, keep in mind the Pavitt and Conceicao papers and look for information on the aspects discussed in those papers, for example companies, countries, universities involved in the patents, commercialized or not, level of participation by each of them). See below for details on that part of the assignment. 2. Patent Search Research your innovation, as presented in Lecture 2, vis-à-vis patent activity by visiting the U.S.(www.uspto.gov ) and European patent databases (www.cordis.lu/ipr-helpdesk/en/home.html ). Is there already a patent on your innovation? Are their patent/s related closely to your innovation? Patent/s in the field of your innovation. Countries/Universities involved in the patents? In both sites you will find a guide to filing a patent, also you can look through related patents in your area. Based on that, prepare a patent application for your innovation. You may not have all the information to complete the patent application, but you should be able to list all the elements (headings) that comprise a patent (like title, abstract, summary etc ) and include whatever information you can provide or think of. 3. DELIVERABLES 1. Written report, as described in 1 above, by each group of students: to be submitted by Lecture 4. 2. Each group will make a presentation during lecture 4, which should cover: • patent application of the innovation -- must include all the elements (sections) of a patent application. It may not have all the information that needs to go in each section, but include what you can and be prepared to discuss it. • Patent activity in your field of innovation and or closely related field of innovation vis-à-vis countries, universities, etc., and discuss in the context of the Pavitt, Conceicao papers -- as per descriptions in 1 and 2 above.
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Specific notes for answering 2 US PATENT DATABASE In the USPTO web site, on the left hand side is an index of contents. Specifically, you should read: 1. PATENTS Section -- and in that section the following: • General Information Concerning Patents • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Patents • Guide to Filing a Utility Patent Application -- This will help you write your patent application on your innovation • FAQ about Design Patents • Guide to Filing a Design Patent Application 2. TRADEMARKS SECTION -- and in that section the following: • Basic Facts about TradeMarks • Frequently Asked Questions 3. INVENTOR RESOURCES Section -- all the information in that section. 3. SERCHABLE DATABASES. This section is the actual patent database and the one to search to find out if your innovation is already patented. You will use it to find out related work in your field of innovation, the companies and the countries working in that innovation field or closely related/allied field. EUROPEAN PATENT DATABASE In the European Patent site, specifically read the section on Intelectual Property (IP) Issues, and in that the IP Guide and Frequently Asked Questions sections. Next, click on the esp@cenet icon, and carefully read the “HOW TO SEARCH” Tutorial. In the same site, you can click on to the searchable databases, and find out if your innovation is already patented, related work in your field of innovation, the companies and countries working in that innovation filed or closely related field.
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