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Innovation in health and agriculture does not happen in a vacuum; in fact, the rise of the product-development partnerships and of public-private interactions are increasingly marked by how well individuals and institutions are networked. Indeed, the value of networks cannot be understated. “Innovation studies show that the most effective firms and organizations are those with the most dynamic networks. Whether in the public or private sector, these organizations reach out to actors in the key areas in which they work. They build collaborative partnerships or exchange information”1 Networks of professionals are an effective way of sharing tacit and explicit knowledge among its members and it is a means also of cultivating innovation.

In IP management, professional networking is accomplished primarily through the meetings and activities of international and regional professional associations, at which new professionals learn the trade, seasoned professionals keep abreast of latest developments, and representatives from companies, universities, and other research institutions meet formally and informally to seek licensing opportunities. The main ones are listed below. Please contact us with any associations you know so we can add them to this list.

In late 2008, we will be offering a comprehensive networking resource for the international IP management community. It will include a list of contacts in many countries around the world on many topics, including law firms with experience in public sector IP matters, a list of authors who agreed to answer questions, south-south networking opportunities and events, and much more. Please contact us to collaborate with us on the development of this important future resource.

Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)
http://www.autm.net
AUTM is a nonprofit professional association with membership of more than 3,600 intellectual property managers and business executives from 45 countries. The association’s mission is to advance the field of technology transfer, and enhance our ability to bring academic and nonprofit research to people around the world.

AUTM Technology Transfer Office Search
http://www.autm.net/directory/search_org.cfm
A searchable database with links to technology transfer offices at hundreds of universities and government laboratories, as well as law firms, venture funds, and private sector companies engaged in technology transfer.

Eurasian Association of Technological Transfer Managers (Russia)
www.eattm.net/en/
Professional association of technology transfer managers of universities and institutes in Russia and other former Soviet states.

Licensing Executives Society International (LESI)
http://www.lesi.org/
The Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) is an association of 32 national and regional societies, each composed of men and women who have an interest in the transfer of technology, or licensing of intellectual property rights, from technical know how and patented inventions to software, copyright and trademarks. LES members enjoy formal and informal opportunities to share information on best practices, trends and the latest licensing resources. With local chapters in key technology transfer centers throughout the world, LES offers a full calendar of education and networking events. Through meetings, educational programs, and ongoing contact, LES brings together a broad range of licensing professionals with common interests and similar professional goals.

PIIPA (Public Interest Intellectual Property Advisors, Inc.)
http://www.piipa.org/
PIIPA (Public Interest Intellectual Property Advisors, Inc.) is an international non-profit organization that makes intellectual property counsel available for developing countries and public interest organizations who seek to promote health, agriculture, biodiversity, science, culture, and the environment.

Society for Technology Management (India)
www.stemglobal.org/
Indian professional association for technology transfer professionals.

Southern African Research and Innovation Managers (South Africa)
www.sarima.co.za/
Technology transfer professional association based out of South Africa.

The University Companies Association - Unico (United Kingdom)
http://www.unico.org.uk/
Unico, founded in 1994, is the UK's leading representative body of professionals who help realise the potential of research through commercialisation. Unico members maximise the impact of UK research to benefit society and strengthen the economy through innovation methods such as: helping identify the useful purposes for research discoveries; protecting intellectual property; creating quality university "spin-out" companies; licensing new research discoveries and providing businesses with the world-class expertise and facilities to solve growth-inhibiting challenges.

Endnotes

1 Mahoney RT and CM Morel. 2006. A global health innovation system (GHIS). Innovation Strategy Today 2(1):1-12. www.biodevelopments.org/innovation/index.htm

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