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HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782010\" \u0014I. About the Guidelines\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782010 \\h \u00143\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782011\" \u0014II. Common Guidelines for Drafting an IP Policy\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782011 \\h \u00143\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782012\" \u0014III. The IP Policy Template Explained\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782012 \\h \u00145\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782013\" \u0014ARTICLE 1 – PREFACE\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782013 \\h \u00145\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782014\" \u0014ARTICLE 2 – DEFINITIONS\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782014 \\h \u001412\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782015\" \u0014ARTICLE 3 – SCOPE OF THE POLICY\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782015 \\h \u001419\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782016\" \u0014ARTICLE 4 – GOVERNANCE AND OPERATION\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782016 \\h \u001424\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782017\" \u0014ARTICLE 5 – OWNERSHIP OF IP  AND RIGHTS OF USE\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782017 \\h \u001436\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782018\" \u0014ARTICLE 6 – PUBLICATION, NON-DISCLOSURE AND TRADE SECRETS\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782018 \\h \u001450\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782019\" \u0014ARTICLE 7 – RESEARCH CONTRACTS\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782019 \\h \u001452\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782020\" \u0014ARTICLE 8 – DETERMINATIONS BY THE IPMO\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782020 \\h \u001457\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782021\" \u0014ARTICLE 9 – COMMERCIALIZATION OF IP\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782021 \\h \u001466\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782022\" \u0014ARTICLE 10 – INCENTIVES AND DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782022 \\h \u001474\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782023\" \u0014ARTICLE 11 – IP PORTFOLIO MAINTENANCE\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782023 \\h \u001486\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782024\" \u0014ARTICLE 12 – TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND GENETIC RESOURCES\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782024 \\h \u001487\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782025\" \u0014ARTICLE 13 – CONFLICTS OF INTEREST  AND CONFLICTS OF COMMITMENT\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782025 \\h \u001489\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782026\" \u0014ARTICLE 14 – DISPUTE\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782026 \\h \u001492\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc519782027\" \u0014ARTICLE 15 – AMENDMENT\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc519782027 \\h \u001492\u0015\u0015\n\u0015\u0004\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nForeword\n\nThis publication provides practical guidance for high-level officials responsible for the development of policies, rules and regulations in their respective academic or research institutions, to facilitate customization of the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.wipo.int/about-ip/en/universities_research/documents/ip_toolkit/policy_template.docx\" \u0014Intellectual Property Policy Template for Universities and Research Institutions\u0015 (“Template”). The Guidelines for Customization of the IP Policy Template (“Guidelines”) explain the contents and describe the background of each proposed article in the Template. Where possible, the text of the articles is illustrated with examples and extracts of real time institutional policies and useful references.  \n\nIt is expected that the Guidelines will help policy drafters to formulate an appropriate IP Policy according to the Institution’s individual needs, activities and ethos.\n\nThe Guidelines have been developed with accuracy and help of prominent experts. However, they contain information of a general nature and are intended only to provide a summary of aspects of the subject matter included. They are not intended to be and should not be treated as comprehensive. They should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal or other professional advice on any particular matter or to make any particular decision.\n\nAuthorship and Acknowledgements\u000b\nThe Guidelines were prepared by Ms. Lien Verbauwhede Koglin, Ms. Kerry Faul and Mr. Richard Cahoon. \nWe would like to thank Mr. Mohammed Aljafari, Ms. Olga Begoña Venero Aguirre, Ms. Alice Manero, Mr. Philip Mendes, Ms. Hagit Messer-Yaron, Ms. Maria del Pilar Noriega Escobar, Mr. Barthelemy Nyasse, Ms. Tana Pistorius, Ms. Yumiko Hamano, Ms. Justyna Ożegalska-Trybalska, Ms. Elizabeth Ritter dos Santos, Mr. Mohamed Shariff and Mr. Mc Lean Sibanda for their constructive inputs.\nThe Guidelines are part of the WIPO IP Toolkit for Universiti","cbCaij9KrOKgcN0r","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij9KrOKgcN0r","docx",6997790,"English","# About the Guidelines\n## Purpose of the Guidelines\n## Relationship to the Template\n# The IP Policy Template Explained\n## Article 1 – Preface\n## Article 2 – Definitions\n## Article 3 – Scope of the Policy\n## Article 4 – Governance and Operation\n## Article 5 – Ownership of IP and Rights of Use\n## Article 6 – Publication, Non-Disclosure and Trade Secrets\n## Article 7 – Research Contracts\n## Article 8 – Determinations by the IPMO\n## Article 9 – Commercialization of IP\n## Article 10 – Incentives and Distribution of Revenues\n## Article 11 – IP Portfolio Maintenance\n## Article 12 – Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources\n## Article 13 – Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment\n## Article 14 – Dispute\n## Article 15 – Amendment","[{\"question\":\"What is the goal of the Guidelines for Customization of the WIPO IP Policy Template?\",\"answer\":\"They provide practical guidance for developing and customizing an institutional IP policy using the WIPO template, including explanations and supporting examples for each proposed article.\"},{\"question\":\"How should policy drafters use the Guidelines?\",\"answer\":\"Policy drafters should formulate an appropriate IP policy based on the institution’s individual needs, activities, and ethos, using the options and alternatives presented in the template.\"},{\"question\":\"Do the Guidelines replace legal or professional advice?\",\"answer\":\"No. The document contains general information intended as a summary and should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal or other professional advice for specific decisions.\"}]","Guidelines for Customization of the WIPO Intellectual Property Policy Template for Universities and Research Institutions - Version January 29, 2019 - Foreword and Articles Overview | DOCX",1788290197]