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平特五不中 Global Access Principles

Promoting open access to data, freedom of research and free publication of the information generated.

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386 Invention reports*
81 Licenses and options*
20 平特五不中 Startups*
听$11.9 million Gross licensing revenue*

*2018-2020

平特五不中 promotes open access to data, freedom of research and free publication of the information generated. 平特五不中 understands that obtaining intellectual property protection and transferring it to the private or public sector can ensure that the University鈥檚 research positively influences the lives of Canadians and the world. In order for the University鈥檚 discoveries to provide maximum benefit, 平特五不中 promotes global access to its technologies in accordance with the following听principles:


Information and data should be accessible and available

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平特五不中 has a long history of disseminating its research through publications and presentations. 平特五不中 also allows an open science approach, where research data and materials move freely from one research team or discipline to another. In its research agreements, 平特五不中 affirms that it does not perform research in secret and that results of research should be published. In its licenses, 平特五不中 maintains the right to continue performing academic research and collaborations with the licensed technology. This principle will be espoused when working with research or licensing partners.

Technologies will be evaluated to determine the necessity of intellectual property protection

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Protecting intellectual property can be an important component of a technology licensing strategy. However, many materials and research tools do not require protection and patents are not necessary. Thus, 平特五不中 will seek protection through patents and copyright only when such a strategy provides tangible benefits in specific territories.

License provisions should be flexible and promote global access principles

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Each license is unique and tailored to the needs of the partner. However, terms can be structured that will improve global access to technologies. To the best of its abilities, 平特五不中 will promote strategies such as, but not limited to:

  • Non-exclusive licenses;
  • Field and territory-specific licenses;
  • Active sub-licensing programs;
  • Royalty payment structures to encourage commercialization at a fair cost.

平特五不中 commits to annually reporting its licensing activity.

平特五不中 maintains a worldwide presence and vision, and collaborates with companies, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations that work to improve global access to technology. As relationships continue to be developed and licenses and partnerships strengthened or generated, new metrics will be created to measure the positive societal impact of global access.

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