Johan Vos, the 57-year-old director of market development at the University of Amsterdam, spoke at the University of Georgia Monday about universities selling intellectual property rights to encourage technological innovation.
Vos’ discussed the differences in how American and European universities handle intellectual property rights and research. “U.S. universities have always been keen on patenting and selling,” Vos said. Conversely, Vos characterized European universities as having only recently begun to integrate research with the sale of intellectual property.
Vos and others interested in his field are looking for better ways of using research to create innovation. Building a relationship between intellectual property rights and research departments is seen by Vos as necessary for innovation and positive change.
“Families change, organizations change,” Vos said. “It’s the survival of those who are able to adapt most efficiently to the changes the environment.”
Vos’ discussed the differences in how American and European universities handle intellectual property rights and research. “U.S. universities have always been keen on patenting and selling,” Vos said. Conversely, Vos characterized European universities as having only recently begun to integrate research with the sale of intellectual property.
Vos and others interested in his field are looking for better ways of using research to create innovation. Building a relationship between intellectual property rights and research departments is seen by Vos as necessary for innovation and positive change.
“Families change, organizations change,” Vos said. “It’s the survival of those who are able to adapt most efficiently to the changes the environment.”
