Thu 1st Dec 2016
UK-China technology transfer: Protecting your intellectual property
Services: International reach, IP strategy
Sectors: Mechanical engineering
For British research institutions and businesses looking to benefit from the UK-China technology transfer, there are a number of best practice methods for intellectual property that should be considered.
The UK Intellectual Property Office provides a number of resources on UK-China trade and investment, including a useful factsheet on ‘Intellectual property best practice in UK-China technology transfer’. The factsheet provides a detailed on how to protect your intellectual property in China and gives guidance on potential routes for technology commercialisation and how to approach the related intellectual property considerations.
Click here to download the UK Intellectual Property Office factsheet for more information.
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