MEDIUM TERM

• Introduce intellectual property subject-matter into the vocational
training curriculum, to encourage a culture of innovation in trainees and

Actions

an appreciation of the value of the product generated by them;
• Introduce suitable training programs on intellectual property, adapted to
each field, into higher education curriculums.

STRATEGIC AREA III: SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Goals
for 2012

Strategic Goal 3
Raise awareness among researchers and research institutions about the
importance of intellectual property in the appreciation of the fruits of their
work

Results anticipated

1.

by 2012

Existence of a mechanism to reward the intellectual effort made by
the generators of knowledge.

2.

Scientific community made aware of the importance of intellectual
property.

SHORT TERM

1.

Actions

Develop awareness-raising programs on the importance of
intellectual property in the promotion of the products of research;

2.

Training for researchers, to enable them to make strategic use of
intellectual property in promoting their research findings, and
awareness-raising on their rights;

3.

Set up units to provide information and technical assistance on how
to obtain, manage, market and safeguard the intellectual property
rights of researchers;

4.

Produce and disseminate informative material on intellectual
property.

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