ISO 56005-2020 pdf download.Innovation management一Tools and methods for intellectual property management一Guidance.
IP management should take into account the activities, processes and supports that are required, how they interact, and how continuous improvement can be achieved in accordance with this document.
In the context of IP management, the organization should decide whether to make an innovation outcome publicly available without restriction or whether to protect it. lithe decision is made to protect the innovation, then the different forms of IP protection (e.g. copyright, trade secrets, trademarks — see Annex B) should be considered. IP management should also account for the fact that IPRs can provide a ‘positive’ rights (rights to use what is protected) and ‘negative’ rights (rights to exclude third parties from using what is protected) to the owner. This can depend on the type of IPR in question.
The organization should also provide measures to manage both, the potential positive and negative aspects of IP and IPR.
4.3 IP management responsibility
4.3.1 Leadership and commitment
Top management should ensure that the responsibilities and authority for relevant roles are assigned and communicated within the organization.
Top management should demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to IP management by:
a) ensuring IP policy and objectives are established,
b) establishing and implementing an IP strategy which is aligned with (and supportive of) the innovation strategy;
c) ensuring the established IP policy and objectives are aligned and evolve with the strategic direction of the organization;
d) ensuring that the integration of IP management activities into the organization’s innovation processes;
e) ensuring the resources and capabilities needed for IP management as needed;
f) communicating the importance of effective IP management throughout the organization;
g) ensuring that IP management achieves its intended outcome(s);
h) directing and supporting persons (e.g. sustained training and education in IP) to contribute to the effectiveness of IP management;
i) promoting continual improvement of the management of I P.
4.3.2 Organizational roles and responsibilities
IP management responsibilities related to innovation should include:
a) establishing appropriate activities and related support for managing IP;ISO 56005 pdf download.