2025.04 — Unlocking University IP: Global Insights into Commercialization Challenges and Opportunities
This policy brief explores the complex landscape of university intellectual property (IP) management and commercialization across five global regions—Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australia.
Authors: Medisa Fočić, Todd Davey, Alep Blancas
Publication date: 2025
Despite the widespread belief in the untapped potential of university IP, commercialization outcomes remain limited due to legal, cultural, and regional development differences.
Through comparative analysis and case studies from leading institutions, this brief highlights successful models, systemic challenges, and provides actionable recommendations to help universities maximize their research impact on society and the economy.
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