Intellectual property: The key to success for spin-offs and start-ups

Intellectual property (IP) plays a central role in the establishment and development of spin-offs and start-ups. For scientists and students at BOKU who develop innovative ideas and technologies, protecting these ideas is essential for long-term success. Intellectual property creates the basis for commercial exploitation, cooperation and investment.

 

Opportunities for students and scientists

In addition to patent applications, there are other protection mechanisms such as trademarks, designs or copyrights that may be relevant depending on the type of innovation. We advise you on which IP strategy best suits your project.

 

Why is intellectual property important?

Intellectual property protects the results of your research and development from unauthorized use by third parties. This is particularly important for spin-offs and start-ups, as it enables them to:

  • Secure competitive advantages: A patent or other property right can prevent competitors from copying your innovation.
  • Attract funding and investors: Clearly defined IP protection signals professionalism and increases your attractiveness to potential investors.
  • Strategy as the key to success: A suitable IP strategy lays the foundation for your business concept. 

Inventions and patents

BOKU has clear procedures in place to protect technical inventions. If you, as an employee, have made an invention that is new, inventive and commercially applicable, it can be protected by a patent. The process begins with reporting your invention to BOKU.

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