1. IP Strategy to Promote Innovation and Competitiveness Navtej Saluja Vice President Evalueserve [email_address] Office: +91 124 412 0000 WIPO Inter-regional Forum on the Role of Intellectual Property in the Innovative Economy
2. Presentation Plan Why IP? What Are the Business Opportunities and Risks? How Does One Prepare an IP Strategy?
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8. Develop taxonomy first to understand the IP landscape Case Study Analysis: Sample Taxonomy Increasing the Efficiency of an Internal Combustion Engine Mechanical Methods Engine Head Engine Block Charging Kits Exhaust Manifold Intake Manifold Valve Design and Valve Control Heat Transfer System Lubrication System Catalyst Crank Assembly Design Engine Head Engine Block Charging Kits Exhaust Manifold Intake Manifold Valve Design and Valve Control Heat Transfer System Lubrication System NCD Crank Assembly Mechatronics Engine Head Engine Block Charging Kits Exhaust Manifold Intake Manifold Valve Design and Valve Control Heat Transfer System Lubrication System ECU Crank Assembly
9. What risks my products face from others’ patents? Our Products Other Patents Taxonomy No overlapping patent, so NO risk Overlapping Patents Risk of Infringement Consider obtaining license, or invalidation Mechanical Methods Design Mechatronics Crank Assembly Engine Head Lubrication System Charging Kits ECU Intake Manifold Product A 5,124,657 5,324,879 Product B 5,243,940 5,372,833 Product C 6,283,920 Product A 6,335,933
10. Are my patents being infringed? Our Patents Competitors’ Products Taxonomy Overlapping Products Consider out-licensing or filing lawsuit to assert your patents Mechanical Methods Design Mechatronics Crank Assembly Engine Head Lubrication System Charging Kits ECU Intake Manifold Product X 5,724,251 Product Y 6,143,140 Product Z 5,253,915 Product W 5,111,921
11. Which areas require R&D and filing patents? Case Study Analysis: Understanding your competitors’ weaknesses The competitors have very few patents in these areas: Opportunity for R&D and filing patents Crowded Area No need to re-invent the wheel NISSAN HONDA MITSUBISHI FORD TOYOTA Valve Design and Valve Control Engine Head Lubricating System Charging Kits NCD Exhaust Manifold ECU Heat Transfer System Intake Manifold Cranking Assembly Ot hers