VU & VUmc IP regulations

The IP regulations describe the rules pertaining to knowledge valorisation within the VU & VUmc.  Thus they are the rules with respect to protection and commercialisation of knowledge and intellectual property rights. If research results in an invention or some other form of commercially exploitable knowledge it must be reported and a decision can be made whether to protect it through, for example, a patent filing.  Subsequently the knowledge can be exploited, for instance through out-licensing to the commercial sector or by starting a VU & VUmc spin-off BV.

The IP regulations also provide clarity over the rights of  the various relevant parties within the VU & VUmc to the knowledge and the potential future net income resulting from it.  A key aspect is that the ‘inventor(s)’ are entitled to one third of the income.  In addition, the rules outlining participation in spin-off companies are given.

The ultimate goal is to valorise knowledge coming out of the VU & VUmc, that is, to make it available for society in the form of products and services. The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) guides this process of knowledge valorisation.

For more information on the VU & VUmc IP regulations, please click here for the:
• English version;
• Dutch version.