A trademark is any sign used to designate goods or services, aiming to distinguish them from those of other businesses. It can take the form of a word, logo, image, slogan, product shape, color, or even a sound. A trademark serves an identification function, helping consumers easily recognize the origin of a given product or …
Trade shows – why attend? One of the most important ways to keep abreast of current trends and expectations in the medical industry is to attend trade shows. They offer a chance to explore directions of development, serve as a source of inspiration and help to track emerging innovations in the sector. Attending exhibitions also …
The Technology Transfer Centres, which operate at the interface between science and business, provide support for technology transfer and the commercialisation of research results. It should not be forgotten, however, that one of the important tasks of our unit is also to build entrepreneurial and innovation skills within the academic community. This is particularly important …
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We invite you to explore the handbook „Training Handbook on Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Digital Health,” developed as part of the InnovAId project. The publication’s co-authors are staff members of the MUG Technology Transfer Office: About the project:The Medical University of Gdańsk organized a course where experts shared valuable knowledge applicable at various stages of …
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The dynamic development of technology is transforming many aspects of our lives, from the way we communicate to the way we create and distribute content. Alongside these innovations, there are growing challenges related to copyright and ethical issues. In this paper, I will look at the impact of new technologies on copyright and the ethical …
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The key unit driving innovation at the Medical University of Gdańsk (MUG) is the Technology Transfer Office (TTO). At TTO, novel scientific projects with commercialization potential are continuously reviewed. Researchers at GUMed receive comprehensive support in securing intellectual property rights, preparing technology offers, conducting market analyses, and developing commercialization strategies. The center also facilitates cooperation …
As you may know, a portion of the subsidy received by universities from the state budget is allocated to support the statutory research projects of academic units. The amount of funding awarded depends on the number of points earned in the parametric evaluation, making it crucial for units to understand the scoring system outlined by …
In 2019-2023, 30 invention applications for protection were filed in the national mode, i.e. at the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, of which 8 patent applications were prepared in the last year – 2023. There are several reasons for the observed year-on-year increase in the number of applications for protection of inventions. One …
Technology transfer primarily refers to the process of transferring scientific research results, knowledge, and technologies from one organization to another—typically from academic institutions or research centers to the commercial industry. The effects of this process include, among others, faster implementation of innovations, as technology transfer serves as a bridge that significantly enhances collaboration between the …
In the medical industry, few companies can boast such a successful story as Foundation Medicine, one of the leading firms in the field of genetic diagnostics. Its fascinating journey began at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where a group of talented scientists set out to transform the face of medicine by transferring revolutionary …