Protecting Democratisation of Academic Content
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | SciFree AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 100 000 |
| Project duration | June 2020 - December 2020 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
The Goal of this project was to assess the technical and intangible assets that SciFree can protect through patents, copyrights or trademarks. Together with IP lawyers, SciFree described and obtained detailed knowledge about trademarks, patents and other intellectual properties within the company. A strategy for securing the IP was given by the lawyers and is in the process of being implemented after this grant.
Expected long term effects
As we proposed we were able to complete the following: 1. Review and document SciFree´s technological assets, brand value and business know-how. 2. IP strategy for protection of the business model with the understanding that all universities and researchers must be able to benefit. 3. In-depth analysis of the market competition and their IP reach. The outcome: A comprehensive strategy for IP protection.
Approach and implementation
The project encompassed three parts and was done together with the IP lawyers: Moment A: Identification of unprotected IP assets from company documents and interviews with personnel. Moment B: Detailed assessment of patents for similar products and services. Moment C: Comprehensive strategy for the company in managing its immaterial assets. A report for each moment was presented by the IP lawyers detailing each part. Analysis: SciFree has assets that can be protected by implementing the IP strategy.