The Mersin University Technology Transfer Office visited our office on December 2015.

1. MERSIN UNIVERSITY
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE
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2. The Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Secretariat (STCE) of the
University of Seville arises from the Knowledge Transfer Office (OTRI), that was
created in 1989, in order to boost the relations between the scientific
academic communities and the different socioeconomic agents.
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4. PROTECTION AND EXPLOITATION
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5. INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY
The principal mission of our Secretariat concerning
the Industrial Property is the assistance to the
university community in the protection and
commercialization of the research results in all fields
of knowledge.
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6. • Scientific or technical inventions
• Patents
• Utility models
• Inventions of form
• Industrial Design
• Industrial Drawings
• New denominations
• trademarks
• Trade names
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INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY TITLES

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Two types of industrial property are frequently registered at the
University of Seville for scientific or technical inventions :
Patents and Utility Models.
The Law 11/1986 on Patents establishes that “will be protected as
Utility Models those inventions which, being new and involving an
inventive activity, give an object, a configuration, structure or
composition resulting in a significant improvement in its practical use or
manufacture”.
Utility Models are valid during 10 years from the date of application

8. A patent is a modality of Industrial Property assigned to inventions of a technical
nature which meets the qualifications required by Law:
Novelty
Inventive Activity
Industrial Applicability
Sufficient Description
A patent is valid during 20 years from the date of application,
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PATENTS

9. What can be patented?
If the legal requirements are met:
New products
Manufacturing procedures
New uses of existing products
Devices for production processes
Devices for product use process
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PATENTS

10. 0 months
•Priority
application
12 months
•international
application
PCT
16 months
•Research
Report and
written
advice
18 months
•International
Publication
22 months
•(optional)
Demand for
international
preliminary
examination
28 months
•(optional)
Delivery of
international
examination
report
30 months
•National
Phase
INTERNATIONAL PATENT EXTENSION
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PATENTS

11. MANAGEMENT
Protection Regulations of the US:
“The University of Seville is the holder of the inventions realized by its professors as
result of their teaching and research activities at the University.”
Applicable Regulations and development of article 20 of the Law 11/1986 on
Patents, concerning the modalities and the level of participation of the University
in the inventions obtained by its professors. (Bulletin of the University of Seville nº
17):
50% INVENTORS
25% DEPARTMENT
25% UNIVERSITY OF SEVILLE
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12. MANAGEMENT
 Inventors get in touch with the Secretariat to communicate their invention through
a series of forms (Formulating the Invention and Declaration of Inventors)
 The secretariat makes ​​an assessment of the patentability of the invention.
 If considered patentable, a preliminary report on the state of the art of
the invention will be realized.
 A technical report will be written.
 A priority application will be introduced to the Spanish Patents
and Trademarks Office.
Patent prior to a Publication
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13. US RESEARCH
FINANCIAL
SUPPORTING PLAN
PROMOTION OF PATENTS
INTERNATIONAL EXTENSION PCT
ENTRY IN NATIONAL PHASES
Objective: “Support the transfer of research results to the productive sector”
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14. EXAMPLES
U201200887
Physiological footwear for Flamenco dance
Problem: In today's market there is no specific footwear for Flamenco dance
with health and podiatric criteria.
Solution: The introduction of an adaptable buffer, in the same material, between the lining
and the cut of the shoe at the distal part.
Advantage: Adaptation, stability, amortization and distribution of the weight at the base of the foot reducing deformations in the metatarsal
area and problems of scratches by friction or hyper-pressure.
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PATENTS

15. P200701091
The use of L-carnitine for the treatment of
hypertension
Department of Pathophysiology
Problem: A deficiency of L-carnitine is harmful to muscles and heart.
The beneficial effects of L-Carnitine and its use as a food supplement are well known.
Not all existing remedies against hypertension help to control hypertension.
Solution: Therapeutical effective quantity (Know-how).
Advantage: Economic as a nutritional supplement.
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PATENTS

16. P201330289
A system for growing plants in vertical or inclined planes
Urban “Naturation” and Bio-systems Engineering
Problem: Inclusion of plants between layers with deformities.
Solution: Combination of a series of layers forming pockets that improve aeration and
Nutrients.
Advantage: Better adaptation and development in a reduced space.
Terapia Urbana
Europa
(Arab Emirates, Oman, Gatar)
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17. P201200910
Deformable wing with mobile extrados
Problem: Flexibility and elasticity take off and landing.
Solution: Increase the curvature of the wing with a double coating on
the Extrados.
Advantages: Ability to change the shape of the wing profile without
prejudice aerodynamic capacity or structural integrity.
Interdepartamental
Tinoco Aeroespacial S.L.
Europa
EE.UU
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PATENTS

18. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
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19. International Programmes Unit Service
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Goal:
to promote the participation of our University research groups in European and
international research and innovation projects, by providing professional services
in areas of European research funding (H2020 and other international
programmes),
 Facilitating information to the researchers of our university related to European
and international RTD programmes.
Supporting in proposal preparation and submission
Project implementation: administrative and financial management of EC funded
projects

20. International programmes Unit Service
 Information:
o Funding opportunities related to European and international research and
innovation programmes, current calls for proposals, information on existing training
courses, info-days, brokerage events, partnering days.
o possibility of offering customized information to researchers who request it by
expression of interest in specific lines of research.
 Promotion: financial support for travel costs and daily allowance of researchers
interested in attending networking events, subscription fees to technological platforms
and other European associations, search for partners, contacts with NCP, National
Representatives, and European Commission’s « Project Officers». Organisation of events
related to European funding programmes : workshops, round tables, seminars, training
courses, outreach activities…etc.
 Management: Consortium agreement, intellectual property, contract (Grant
Agreement), financial and administrative reports, audits.
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21. WHAT IS HORIZON 2020?
• EU Research and innovation funding programme for 2014-2020 (nearly €80
billion of funding available over 7 years) – in addition to the private
investment that this money will attract.
• H2020 aims at the implementation of “Europe 2020” Strategy (Smart,
sustainable and inclusive growth) and the “Innovation Union” flagship
initiative.
• A Bigger, simple and smarter plan to get good ideas to the market faster,
boost economy, create jobs and improve life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CimJI88c4fE
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Coverage of the full innovation chain

25. HORIZON 2020
• Calls are challenge-based and more open to innovative proposals
• Greater emphasis on impact (scientific, economic, social impact)
• More emphasis on innovation (included social innovation)
• Proposals may bring together different disciplines, sectors and actors to
tackle specific challenges
• A balanced approach to research and innovation
• Particular emphasis on activities operating close to the end-users and the
market (demonstration, piloting, proof of concept)
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26. Generic participation scheme
Stage 0 : Be involved in the drafting process of the work programmes for the next calls for proposals
Stage 1:
Search of the
call for
proposal and
the « topic »
Stage 2:
Consortium
Formation
Stage 3:
Writing and
submitting of
the proposal
Stage 4:
Evaluation of
the proposal
Stage 5:
Management
and
preparation
of the « Grant
Agreement »
Stage 6:
Project Start
Stage 7:
Project
completion
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involved in the process of drafting the work programs for the next call

27. The US assistance offered for the preparation of proposals
During the phase of preparation and submission of proposals we
offer the following services:
• Technical and administrative assistance: telematics application
for the submission of proposals, verification of the eligibility of
calls ...
• Financial advice: budget calculation under the terms of
participation, verification of eligible costs, hourly personnel
costs, indirect costs, etc.
• Search for partners or building consortia.
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Meeting the criteria with a « balanced Consortium »
1. The basic research
• Science & Technology partners
2. Users of Technology & Implementation
• Partners with expertise to develop, test & validate the scientific premise,
technology or other outputs
3. IMPACT of the R&D outcomes on the target market
• Partners with expertise & experience to disseminate & exploit the
knowledge/solutions generated

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30. Assistance of the University: Project Management
PREPARATION AND SUBSCRIPTION OF DOCUMENTS
Completing forms for the signature of the Grant Agreement
Budget preparation
Review and advice of the consortium agreement
Additional Documentation
Final review
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION - ECONOMIC JUSTIFICATION
Financing
Development of timesheets
Periodic economic reports
Audits
Amendments to the Grant Agreement
Additional aid for the implementation of international projects
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US and H2020
 21 projects H2020 in force during 2014-2015 calls for
proposals = more than 10 million €
 +/- a third of the funding received in the same period of the
previous EU framework program for research (7th EU
Framework Programme) => 160% increase in uptake of funds
 +/- half of funded projects throughout the 6th EU Framework
Programme.

32. OTHER INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
The University of Seville offers information, promotion and management for the
participation of researchers in other International Research Programs:
• COST- European cooperation in Science and Technology (H2020)
• EaSI - EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation - DG Employment and Social Affairs of the European
Commission
• LIFE - DG Environment and Climate Action of the European Commission
• Programmes - DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the European Commission
• INTERREG MED and SUDOE - European Regional Development Fund. Territorial Cooperation (2014-2020).
• ENPI ( multilateral cross-border cooperation “Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme”)
• CYTED- Latin America Development programme for Science and technology
• Science for Peace and Security Programme - NATO
• AICR - Worldwide Cancer Research
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33. OTHER INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
COST- European cooperation in Science and Technology http://www.cost.eu/
COST = Network actions within 36 COST countries (Turkey is included)
Funding for project meetings, conferences, travel, accommodation, training schools, Short- term
scientific missions, and dissemination activities (not research)
Open to researchers from universities, public and private institutions, NGOs, industry and SMEs
Strengthen cooperation and defragmentation in Europe
Capacity building by promoting early-career researchers
http://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_countries?countrycode=TR
”Bottom-up” program
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Benefits for US by participating in European projects
 Increase of competitiveness by working with other countries and other European
networks.
 Internationalization and openness to other markets.
 Share of risks in research and innovation activities.
 Access to privileged information and new knowledge at European level.
 Improve the image, visibility and standing of our institution.
 Funding of research and innovation activities.
We offer support and assistance services in order to promote the participation of
our researchers in international programs to obtain funding for research and
innovation.

35. US EMPRENDE
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USemprende
 Promoting the entrepreneurial spirit.
 Promoting entrepreneurial skills among students, researchers and even
among administrative employees and the services workers (PAS).
 Providing help and facilities to the entrepreneurs, both inside and outside the
University of Seville.

37. • Who can participate?
Alumni, Graduates,
Researchers,
Administrative staff (PAS).
• Registration deadline:
15 January 2016
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IDEAS COMPETITION

38. • First phase: 10 grants of 500 € for the
best ideas.
• Second phase: 2 big grants of 15.000 €
for the best business plans.
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IDEAS COMPETITION

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EFC

40. #USEMPRENDE
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PRE-INCUBATION AND COWORKING

41. PROMOTION
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44. Markets
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45. Markets
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46. Participation in Transfer meetings in 2015:
Permanent collaboration agreements:
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@OTRIUS
www.stce.us.es
Thank you!!