Why it is important to protect intelectual property

As a university researcher you can be an author of inventions and technical solutions which represent a significant contribution not only to academics but also in industrial practice. Before publishing of these informations, i.e. at conference, scientific journals or as part of graduation or PhD thesis, it is necessary to carefully consider their protection. Your solution may be very unique in the field of research and it can potentially bring significant financial and non-financial benefits to you and your university. After its publication, it is no longer possible to obtain patent protection and the chance to apply the invention in practice is significantly reduced.

Protection guarantees:

• financial benefits to originators and  holders of new technical solutions
• preventing from quick and easy access to you research results by competitors
• backflow of funds spent on research and devolopment
• academic prestige - protection is tangible evidence of your research results and success

At work on projetct it is necessary to take notice of results secrecy

• do not publish principle of solution in journals or at conference
• apply for intelectual protenction

Only companies and business sphere can decide whether your invention has a commercial potencial.  Companies are also willing to pay for patent protection abroad and for futher development.

VTP UP  realizes the protection of intellectual property of the Palacky University

• archives Intellectual property objects notification
  
• archives Patents and utility models application forms
  
• in cooperation with external subjects provides analyses and services leading to commercialization of intellectual property of  the Palacky University
• provides consultancy services for Patents and utility models applicants
• helps with intellectual property licensing
• archives Patents and utility models documentation of the Palacky University
• is responsible for submission of all necessary information and data for rector decision in time
• provides information about intellectual property protection, specially through seminars for students and employees of the Palacky University