Intellectual property management for Technology Transfer and Innovation
On September 30, 2025, the workshop “Intellectual Property Management for Technology Transfer and Innovation” took place at the Talent Garden in Genoa. The initiative, dedicated to Module 1 of the second edition of the project RAISE P1 | Knowledge Transfer & Entrepreneurship Academy, was promoted by Spoke 5 as part of the RAISE Training Program.
The workshop engaged researchers, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows from the Ecosystem with the aim of strengthening skills in technology transfer, intellectual property protection, and the enhancement of research results.
The training program included three modules, for a total of thirty hours, combining microlearning videos and in-person workshops. Module 1 provided the foundations for intellectual property protection and research valorization, with a focus on technology transfer in the deep-tech sector.
The day began with participant registration and opening remarks by Cristina Battaglia, Programme Manager of RAISE, and Maria Carmela Basile, Head of the Research Valorization Unit at CNR and Coordinator of Module 1. Antonio Cusmà (CNR-UVR) followed with a reflection on technology transfer strategies and an overview of the module’s contents.
The next session explored industrial property rights as tools for innovation, led by Silvia Cella and Alessia Naso (CNR-UVR), who illustrated the use of patent and trademark databases for consultation, data extraction, and the application of patent information.
After the lunch break, Edgardo De Ambrogi and Valerio Verdecchia, European Patent Attorneys from Jacobacci & Partners, addressed the challenges of patent protection in the era of artificial intelligence, offering practical examples and real-world experiences. Arianna Vimercati and Massimiliano Savi, European Patent Attorneys from Notarbartolo & Gervasi, then discussed the use of AI in patent processes, presenting case studies and reflections on the role of the inventor.
Throughout the day, participants emphasized the importance of the workshop. Maria Carmela Basile remarked:
“We have concluded the second edition of the RAISE Workshop on intellectual property protection and valorization, following Module 1 of the Knowledge Transfer & Entrepreneurship Academy. This module, curated by the Research Valorization Unit of CNR, provided the Ecosystem’s researchers with essential knowledge and tools to frame knowledge transfer as an integral part of public research. We explored crucial topics such as software and AI patenting, thanks to CNR experts and professional patent attorneys. It was a valuable opportunity for discussion and growth.”
Antonio Cusmà (CNR) added:
“I believe this initiative has been highly successful. We involved distinguished speakers from different backgrounds, from CNR colleagues to some of the most prominent Italian patent law firms. We addressed highly relevant issues such as the intersection between industrial property, artificial intelligence, robotics, and software. The attentive participation of the audience confirmed the value of this exchange.”
With this edition, RAISE reaffirmed its commitment to building strategic skills that transform research into value, strengthening dialogue between science, business, and society.
