Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) Report 2016

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1 Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) Report 206

2 TISCs 206 Report WIPO, 207 World Intellectual Property Organization 34, chemin des Colombettes, P.O. Box 8 CH-2 Geneva 20, Switzerland Attribution 3.0 IGO license (CC BY 3.0 IGO) When content published by WIPO, such as images, graphics, trademarks or logos, is attributed to a thirdparty, the user of such content is solely responsible for clearing the rights with the right holder(s). To view a copy of this license, please visit Printed in Switzerland C

3 TISCs 206 Report Introduction The Access to Information and Knowledge Division is responsible for facilitating access to patent information, scientific and technical literature, search tools and databases, and for building capacity in developing countries to effectively provide services for innovation support in the field of access, search and analysis of technology information. Its activities include: Developing effective and sustainable Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs); Facilitating access to specialized technical content through the Access to Research for Development and Innovation (ARDI) and Access to Specialized Patent Information (ASPI) programs; Preparing Patent Landscape Reports (PLRs) in various fields of technology; and Providing and facilitating access to legal status information of patent applications. The Access to Information and Knowledge Division contributes in particular to WIPO's Strategic Goal IV ("Enhanced access to, and use of, IP information by IP institutions and the public to promote innovation and creativity"). This Annual Report which is the first of its kind aims to highlight key trends and milestones since the project was launched in 2009 with a focus on the main achievements and developments in Development Agenda Project on Specialized Databases Access and Support approved ARDI launched First Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to implement a TISC network concluded ASPI launched Publication of the first Patent Landscape Report ARDI joins Research 4Life partnership etisc knowledge platform inaugurated Interactive etutorial launched First Ask the Expert session held on etisc First ASEAN Regional TISC meeting First time Open-source tools used in a PLR TISC and PLR projects become WIPO regular activities Guidelines for Preparing PLRs published HTML version of the Manual on Open Source Tools for Patent Analytics published TISC training on patent analytics launched IAP program launched

4 TISCs 206 Report TISCs: What are they? TISCs contribute to diminishing the global knowledge gap and promoting economic and social development by providing access to technology information and related services. They foster innovation by building on the rich set of technology information disclosed in patent documents, of which over 90 million have been published to date, and in scientific and technical publications. TISCs may be established within a variety of host institutions, including patent offices, universities, and research centers. TISCs: What do they do? TISCs provide a diverse range of services, helping inventors, researchers, and entrepreneurs unlock their innovative potential. Training on access to and use of patent information Access to patent and non-patent databases Support to inventors in patent filing and IP commercialization (through IAP) Create networks and contribute to exchange of experience Provide quality services on patent search and analysis Increase awareness on IP and contribute to economic growth in the country 2

5 TISCs 206 Report Figure : Number of TISCs providing different type of services (Source: TISC Directory) Assistance and advice in using databases 438 Search Novelty, patentability 224 Access to patent, scientific and technical databases TISCs Assistance in commercialization 96 Assistance in patent drafting 5 Assistance in licensing, tech transfer 76 Search State of the art 24 Search Freedom to operate, clearance 8 Search Validity 78 Number of TISCs providing different type of services TISCs: Host institutions and networks TISCs have been launched in an increasing number of countries worldwide, building on close cooperation between WIPO and its Member States. 59 countries have signed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to develop national TISC networks from 2009 to TISCs have been established during this period, according to data provided to the TISC Directory. Figure 2: Number of national TISC networks over time (Source: Service Level Agreements)

6 TISCs 206 Report TISC: Location TISC networks are expanding within countries, allowing services to be adapted to local needs. Figure 3: TISCs worldwide (Source: TISC Directory) Number of TISCs Figure 3a: TISCs in Africa (Source: TISC Directory) Tunisia 2 Morocco 56 Algeria 32 Mali 33 Niger 3 Senegal Burkina Faso Guinea Côte d'ivoire 3 Nigeria Sao Tome and Principe Central African Republic Cameroon Ethiopia 0 Uganda 8 Kenya Democratic Republic Burundi of the Congo United Republic of Tanzania 49 Zambia Mozambique 3 Madagascar Zimbabwe 37 South Africa

7 TISCs 206 Report Figure 3b: TISCs in Europe, Asia and the Pacific (Source: TISC Directory) Russian Federation 88 Georgia Oman Bangladesh 2 Viet Nam 3 Philippines 6 Sri Lanka 5 Figure 3c: TISCs in Latin America and the Caribbean (Source: TISC Directory) Cuba 7 Guatemala 8 Honduras 2 El Salvador Nicaragua 7 Dominican Republic 5 Costa Rica Panama 4 3 Uruguay 3 Colombia 24 5

8 TISCs 206 Report TISCs: Selected achievements Patent applications on the rise 84 patent applications were filed by TISCs (Innovation and Technology Support Offices) in the Philippines between 200 and patent applications were filed by institutions hosting TISCs in Colombia in 206 and a further 305 projects were identified as eligible for patent protection. 39 national patent applications and 9 international patent applications were filed by universities hosting TISCs in Morocco in 205. Strong demand for TISC services Over 750 technology search requests have been received by TISCs in Morocco since technology search requests and 3,909 industrial property inquiries were received by TISCs in Colombia in 206. Expanding training and support opportunities 8 training workshops and seminars on industrial property and technology information as well as 283 outreach activities were organized by the TISC network in Colombia in 206. Nine national TISC training workshops have been organized by the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (ROSPATENT) and the Federal Institute of Industrial Property (FIPS) in the Russian Federation in 206. A Patent Protection Incentive Package (PPIP), waiving fees associated with patent filing for TISCs, was established by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. Improving networking A dedicated website with links to useful resources was established by the Malagasy Industrial Property Office (OMAPI) in Madagascar, linking 37 TISCs in the national TISC network. Since 202, an annual TISC conference has been organized by ROSPATENT and FIPS in the Russian Federation bringing together representatives from 40 TISCs in the national TISC network. 6

9 TISCs 206 Report WIPO: Supporting TISCs and TISC networks Using a project-based approach, WIPO supports its Member States in the four key stages of the development of successful TISCs: () project planning; (2) project initiation; (3) resource development; and (4) service provision. Through this approach, WIPO aims to ensure the effective operation of TISCs and their long-term sustainability. Figure 4: Stages of TISC development (more information at: PROJECT PLANNING WIPO supports governments in assessing existing technology and information support services, capacities and user needs, in identifying TISC focal points and potential TISC host institutions, and in developing detailed implementation plans. PROJECT INITIATION TISC projects are formally launched with the signature of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) between WIPO and the designated government authority, which details the contributions and responsibilities of each party. REVIEW RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Dedicated human resources are allocated and trained with the support of WIPO which helps TISC staff build technical skills through the provision of a number of on-site and distance learning training and resources. PROVISION OF TISC SERVICES The final stage in the successful establishment of a TISC consists in the launch of a range of services to national stakeholders such as access to online patent databases and science and technology resources, training in searching and retrieving technology information, and additional services based on local user needs. MONITORING AND EVALUATION 7

10 TISCs 206 Report WIPO: Resources and tools WIPO facilitates access to technology information for TISCs and has developed a number of publications, training materials, platforms, and tools to assist TISCs in building their capacities. Technology information: Access to Specialized Patent Information (ASPI) program ASPI offers institutions in developing countries the opportunity to obtain free or low-cost access to commercial patent database services. It is made possible through a unique public-private partnership with seven leading patent database providers. Figure 5: Number of institutions registered to participate in ASPI Figure 6: Number of registered institutions active in ASPI (reflects flow including institutions beginning active participation as positive and ending active participation as negative in a given year)

11 TISCs 206 Report Technology information: Access to Research for Development and Innovation (ARDI) program ARDI aims to increase the availability of scientific and technical information in developing countries through a public private partnership with publishing industry. 3 publishers currently provide free or low-cost access to around 28,000 journals, books and reference works for 7 developing countries and territories through ARDI. The program is also a member of the Research4Life partnership, a joint initiative of several United Nations agencies, private sector enterprises, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions. Figure 7: Number of institutions active in ARDI Figure 8: Percentage of institutions active in ARDI by eligibility group (More information at: % 23.4% ARDI users by country eligibility group Group A - Free access Group B - Low cost access 9

12 TISCs 206 Report Publications and training materials A number of publications were produced in the period , covering a broad range of topics. A selection of them can be found below: Figure 9: Selected TISC-related publications Guides and other Tools on Patent Search Guides on Patent Analysis Materials for TISC Management and awareness-raising TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION SUPPORT CENTERS (TISC) IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 0

13 in cooperation with in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Moroccan Office of Industrial and in cooperation with INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF MALAYSIA TISCs 206 Report Patent Landscape Reports (PLRs) have been prepared since 200 in cooperation with other UN Agencies, NGOs and Member States institutions. They provide technical and commercial information of particular relevance to developing countries in the areas of public health, food and agriculture, environment and energy and disabilities. In addition, over 80 PLRs prepared by other entities are available on a dedicated database. WIPO Patent Landscape Reports: Topics and Cooperation Partners Patent Landscape Report on Patent Landscape Report on Patent Landscape Report on Patent Landscape Report on Desalination Technologies and the Use of Alternative Energies for Desalination Ritonavir OCTOBER 20 Solar Cooking 20 Atazanavir NOVEMBER 20 NOVEMBER 20 PATENT LANDSCAPE REPORTS PROJECT PATENT LANDSCAPE REPORTS PROJECT PATENT LANDSCAPE REPORTS PROJECT PATENT LANDSCAPE REPORTS PROJECT 20 IRENA MPP 20 MPP Patent Landscape Report on Vaccines for Selected Infectious Diseases 202 Patent Landscape Report on Vaccines for Selected Infectious Diseases 202 Patent Landscape Report on Solar Cooling Technologies 202 Patent Landscape Report on Membrane Filtration and UV Water Treatment A report on selected water treatment technologies and their application in desalination systems MARCH 202 Patent Landscape Report on E-Waste Recycling Technologies 203 PATENT LANDSCAPE REPORTS PROJECT PATENT LANDSCAPE REPORTS PROJECT PATENT LANDSCAPE REPORTS PROJECT PATENT LANDSCAPE REPORTS PROJECT 202 WHO GIWEH 203 Basel Convention Patent Landscape Report: Microalgae-Related Technologies in cooperation with the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) and the Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research (MASCIR) Patent Landscapes Patent Landscape Report: Palm Oil Production and Waste Treatment Technologies In cooperation with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Patent Landscapes Patent Landscape Report on Patent Landscape Report on Animal Genetic Resources Assistive Devices and Technologies for Visually and Hearing Impaired Persons PATENT LANDSCAPE REPORTS PROJECT PATENT LANDSCAPE REPORTS PROJECT 206 Commercial Property FAO OMPIC & MASCIR 206 MyIPO & MPOB All these publications are available online and in print. Figure 0: Web statistics on patent analysis publications; not including print distribution 53,697 Downloads of Patent Landscape Reports from ,885 Downloads of the Guidelines for Preparing Patent Landscape reports in

14 TISCs 206 Report Platforms and tools: etisc knowledge sharing platform etisc connects TISC focal points, TISC staff and other individuals with an interest in patent information and related subjects. A range of features allow etisc members to share knowledge and experiences across national and regional boundaries. In addition, it offers training opportunities through webinars and Ask the Expert sessions on various topics. There were 633 etisc members at the end of 206. Figure : Number of etisc members by gender (Source: etisc member list) 69 Female etisc members 04 Male etisc members Platforms and tools: Patent Register Portal The Patent Register Portal aims to assist in accessing legal status information through the provision of information on online presence of national and regional patent registers and online gazettes. It also aims at facilitating the search of this information providing additional information on the type of data that is available on patent registers and tips on particularities and limitations of each register. Figure 2: Top 0 countries using the Patent Register Portal Germany 3 5 Austria 4 United States of America France 0 Switzerland 6 7 Italy India 2 Japan Colombia 0 3 Australia 2

15 TISCs 206 Report WIPO: Knowledge and skills development Training provided by WIPO supports the development of knowledge and skills among TISC staff building their capacity to provide a range of high-quality services. Training is implemented according to structured schedules developed through consultation between WIPO and national TISC focal points. Training includes on-site workshops and seminars with a focus on training of trainers, distance learning carried out in cooperation with the WIPO Academy and webinars on specific topics. Such activities are supported with publications and training materials including an interactive e-tutorial available in several languages. The topics covered by WIPO include: basic concepts and skills in patent searching; different types of patent searches, including state of the art, novelty and freedom to operate, as well as patent analytics. Figure 3: Training statistics (Source: Lists of event participants, WIPO Academy, event statistics) 58 National seminars/conferences 25 Regional conferences 65 Webinars on etisc platform 7 Ask the Expert sessions on etisc platform 8700 Participations in TISC trainings 4922 TISC participations in DL courses 30% of participants of DL courses on patents & patent search were TISC staff Figure 4: Participant training assessment (Source: TISC seminar evaluations, 206) 0.43%.52%.52%.52% 98.05% 96.96% Very/somewhat successful Not successful Not answered Very/most useful Not useful Not answered 3

16 TISCs 206 Report WIPO: Exchange of experiences and good practices Regional conferences and study visits have been organized to enable an exchange of experiences between Member States developing national TISC networks and to promote regional cooperation. Regional networks have been successfully established to institutionalize this exchange of experiences, notably among Member States of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and in the Caribbean and Central America (CATI-CARD). WIPO: TISC Project Evaluations On-site evaluation is an important part of the follow up of the TISC project. The goal of an on-site evaluation is to assess project implementation status and possible improvements. In 206, four evaluations were undertaken by independent consultants to review the progress of the ongoing TISC projects in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania highlighting noteworthy successes achieved by the Member States in cooperation with WIPO and opportunities for further reinforcing the effectiveness of TISCs in these countries and their long-term sustainability. WIPO: Future outlook Strong and growing demand exists for WIPO support in establishing and enhancing TISC services. This demand is expected to persist in coming years, with new national TISC networks joining the global network and existing national TISC networks seeking to further develop and expand the range of services they provide. An additional 25 Member States have requested WIPO s assistance in launching projects to create national TISC networks. Certain Member States, notably China and India, are expected to make formal expressions of interest in the near future, having already signaled their intention to do so. 4

17 TISCs 206 Report 206: New areas of work and selected highlights Patent analytics becomes new area of TISCs training Patent analysis training modules have been developed and the first TISC workshops on patent analysis have been organized to support them in providing value-added servicesresponsibilities of each party. Manual on Open Source Tools for Patent Analytics For the first time a number of powerful open source tools are used to work with patent data. The Manual on Open Source Tools for Patent Analytics includes step-by-step guidance on how to use a selection of tools for various patent analytics tasks. New Development Agenda Project on the Public Domain New tools are being developed to support TISCs and their users in using information in the public domain. The project will deliver a set of guides to help users identify and use inventions in the public domain to generate new research outputs and products, and enhance access to legal status information through the release of a newly designed Patent Register Portal. Expanded Public-Private Partnership Subsequent to Ambercite joining ASPI, new patent databases became available to developing countries. 5

18 TISCs 206 Report Program 4: Structure INPUT Establishing a TISC Project documentation Internal/external coordination TISC Surveys Country reports Annual reports Project & Program Management Publications Patent landscape reports Patent info publications Training material ARDI training material / Training presentations / E-tutorial / Help files Tools Compilation of PLRs Guidelines for preparing PLRs / TISC website / ARDI portal / Patent register portal / Manual on open source tools for patent analytics Infrastructure Building Access to Information and Knowledge Division On-site training State of the art/novelty search / FTO/Public domain / Patent drafting / Patent analytics / Communication / Basics/Databases Training Distance Learning Webinars etisc Regional conferences Success stories Experiences and good practices 6

19 OUTPUT Project & Program Management New and revised projects Increased internal coordination Infrastructure Building Resources produced Resources accessed Trainings concluded Training Participants trained Improved knowledge & skills of participants Online discussions organized Experiences and good practices Active use of etisc Success stories published Regional conferences

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