📅 Tuesday, 03 November 2026 – 10:00 to 12:00 CET
💻 Online, virtual event
The INPROCAP project is building the skills and practical tools needed by organisations across the Big Science ecosystem to implement innovation procurement successfully.
As the INPROCAP Training Series comes to a close, we invite you to join our final webinar, dedicated to the Management of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in innovation procurement.
The eleventh webinar, titled “Management of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)”, is part of the INPROCAP Webinar / Training Series running from October 2025 to December 2026.
The session will explore the role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in innovation procurement, focusing on how Big Science Organisations can manage ownership, access rights, confidentiality and the use of innovative solutions developed through collaboration with suppliers.
Effective IPR management is essential for balancing the interests of contracting authorities and suppliers, protecting valuable knowledge and enabling the further development and exploitation of innovative solutions.
Designed primarily for procurement, legal, technical and project staff working within Big Science Organisations, the webinar will combine an introduction to key IPR principles with practical guidance on addressing intellectual property issues throughout the procurement process.
In this session, participants will:
- gain an understanding of the main types of Intellectual Property Rights and their relevance to innovation procurement
- explore how IPR considerations differ across procurement approaches, including Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP), Public Procurement of Innovative Solutions (PPI) and Innovation Partnerships
- examine key questions concerning ownership, access rights, licensing and the use of project results
- explore practical approaches to balancing the interests of Big Science Organisations and innovative suppliers.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session, participants will:
- understand the fundamental principles of IPR management in innovation procurement
- recognise the importance of defining intellectual property arrangements at an early stage of procurement
- distinguish between background and newly generated intellectual property and understand their implications for procurement contracts
- identify key considerations when negotiating IPR ownership, licensing and access rights
- understand how appropriate IPR arrangements can support innovation, supplier participation and the exploitation of results
- assess how these principles could be applied within their own organisations.
Who should attend
- Big Science Organisation procurement professionals
- legal and compliance teams involved in procurement and intellectual property matters
- technical and engineering staff working with innovative suppliers
- project managers and other BSO staff involved in research, development and innovation procurement
- Industrial Liaison Officers supporting collaboration between Big Science Organisations and industry
- companies and SMEs interested in understanding IPR requirements in Big Science procurement.
Preliminary Agenda
We have prepared several interesting sessions for you:
Session 1: Understanding IPR in Innovation Procurement
An expert introduction to Intellectual Property Rights, their legal and contractual implications and their importance for innovation procurement within Big Science Organisations.
The session will explore the main categories of intellectual property, the distinction between background and newly generated results, and how IPR arrangements may differ depending on the procurement procedure.
Session 2: Managing IPR throughout the procurement process
Practical guidance on identifying, addressing and managing intellectual property issues when preparing procurement documentation, collaborating with suppliers and negotiating contracts.
Topics will include:
- identifying background knowledge and ownership of newly developed results
- defining access rights, licensing conditions and permitted uses
- balancing the interests of contracting authorities and suppliers
- protecting confidential information and commercially sensitive knowledge
- addressing IPR provisions in procurement documentation and contracts
- supporting the further use, commercialisation and exploitation of innovative solutions.
Session 3: Practical case and lessons learned
A practical discussion of IPR management challenges and approaches relevant to Big Science procurement.
Participants will have an opportunity to raise questions and discuss how effective IPR arrangements can facilitate collaboration with innovative suppliers while protecting organisational interests.
Final speakers, timings and case details will be confirmed in the final agenda.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
