ICSTM supports the protection, management and exploitation of the research results obtained through its research, development and innovation activities. Intellectual property is an essential element in strengthening the institute's capacity to generate knowledge, technological solutions, methods, products and processes with applied potential.
Through the work they carry out, ICSTM researchers contribute to the development of original results, which may be protected through patents, patent applications, copyright, know-how, experimental models, analytical methods, technical procedures or other specific forms of protection.
THE ROLE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The protection of intellectual property allows the scientific and technical contribution of researchers to be recognised, provides the framework required for the exploitation of research results, and facilitates collaboration with business, institutional and academic partners.
Within ICSTM, intellectual property is regarded as a strategic resource for:
- protecting original research results;
- supporting technology transfer;
- developing partnerships with business;
- increasing scientific and institutional visibility;
- putting RDI results to use in practical applications;
- stimulating innovation and applied research.
PROTECTED RESULTS
ICSTM researchers have obtained national and international patents as a result of the research, development and innovation activities carried out within the institute.
These results reflect the capacity of ICSTM to develop original solutions with potential applications in fields such as advanced materials, energy, the environment, industrial technologies, electronics, sustainability, innovative processes and other interdisciplinary areas.
The intellectual property portfolio of ICSTM includes patents, patent applications and research results with potential for exploitation through collaboration, applied projects and technology transfer.
TYPES OF RESULTS COVERED
Intellectual property activity may include the protection and exploitation of the following categories of results:
- original inventions and technical solutions;
- methods, procedures and technologies developed through research;
- prototypes, experimental models and demonstrators;
- innovative products, materials or processes;
- software outputs, databases or digital tools;
- technical and scientific know-how;
- results obtained within RDI projects.
EXPLOITATION OF RESEARCH RESULTS
ICSTM seeks to ensure that protected results, or results with the potential to be protected, can be exploited through technology transfer, partnerships, joint projects, RDI services, consultancy, testing, validation or the development of applied solutions.
The exploitation of intellectual property can help build bridges between research and business, supporting the development of products, processes and technologies adapted to the needs of beneficiaries.
COLLABORATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Intellectual property results can form the basis for collaboration with companies, public institutions, universities, research institutes, laboratories, clusters and other organisations with an interest in innovation. Through the expertise it has accumulated and the portfolio of results generated by its research, development and innovation activities, ICSTM supports the development of partnerships aimed at technology transfer, the exploitation of research results and the implementation of solutions with practical applications across various fields of economic and social interest.