Iso 56005 2020
Iso 56005 2020
Iso 56005 2020
STANDARD 56005
First edition
2020-11
Reference number
ISO 56005:2020(E)
© ISO 2020
ISO 56005:2020(E)
Contents Page
Foreword...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. vi
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 IP management Framework...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4.1 Understanding the organization and its context........................................................................................................ 1
4.2 Establishing systematic IP management........................................................................................................................... 2
4.3 IP management responsibility................................................................................................................................................... 2
4.3.1 Leadership and commitment................................................................................................................................. 2
4.3.2 Organizational roles and responsibilities................................................................................................... 2
4.4 Culture............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
4.4.1 Awareness............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.4.2 Work environment.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.5 Human capital........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.5.1 People......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.5.2 Knowledge and competence................................................................................................................................... 4
4.5.3 Education and training................................................................................................................................................ 5
4.6 Financial considerations.................................................................................................................................................................. 5
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Legal considerations........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
5 IP Strategy.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
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IP strategy goals...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Developing IP strategy...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.3 ISO 56005:2020
Implementing IP strategy............................................................................................................................................................... 9
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6 IP management in the innovation process..............................................................................................................................10
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6.1 General......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
6.2 IP management in the "identify opportunities" process.................................................................................. 11
6.2.1 Why........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.2.2 Input......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.2.3 How........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.2.4 Output..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 IP management in the "create concepts" process................................................................................................... 12
6.3.1 Why........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.3.2 Input......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.3.3 How........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.3.4 Output..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.4 IP management in the " validate concepts " process............................................................................................ 13
6.4.1 Why........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.4.2 Input......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.4.3 How........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.4.4 Output..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.5 IP management in the " develop solutions " process........................................................................................... 14
6.5.1 Why........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.5.2 Input......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
6.5.3 How........................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
6.5.4 Output..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
6.6 IP management in the " deploy solutions" process............................................................................................... 15
6.6.1 Why........................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.6.2 Input......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.6.3 How........................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.6.4 Output..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Annex A (informative) Tools and methods for invention record and disclosure.................................................17
Annex B (informative) Tools and methods for IP generation, acquisition and maintenance.................21
Annex C (informative) Tools and methods for IP search...............................................................................................................25
Annex D (informative) Tools and methods for IPR evaluation................................................................................................27
Annex E (informative) Tools and methods for IP risk management..................................................................................29
Annex F (informative) Tools and methods for IP exploitation................................................................................................32
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Foreword
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Introduction
0.1 General
Every organization involved with innovation initiatives addresses intellectual property in one form
or another, because intellectual property is inextricably linked with innovation. Intellectual property
("IP") refers to unique, value-adding creations of the human intellect that result from human ingenuity,
creativity and inventiveness. IP is a type of property while intellectual property rights (“IPR”) are the
rights arising from different forms of IP.
IP enables the granting of property-like rights over new knowledge and creative expressions. For
example, IP relates to scientific or technological products or processes, software, data, know-how
literary and artistic works, designs, symbols and names. There are various types of IPRs that protect
different innovation outputs.
IP is becoming increasingly important on a global scale in today’s knowledge-based economy. IP is no
longer important just for large organizations, it is also important for smaller organizations because it
allows all organizations to capture the benefits of innovation. A consideration of third-party IP is also
relevant in order to ensure that organizations can leverage the outcome of their innovative efforts. It is
important to engage in IP management activities across the organization and amongst organizations.
For example, IP can facilitate ideas being co-developed, exchanged and traded.
An organization can leverage IP to achieve its business objectives and to implement innovation
initiatives for a range of purposes including:
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— increasing competitive advantage,
— establishing clear ownership of IP and IPR,
— establishing freedom to operate,
— creating innovation value,
— enabling collaboration.
IP strategy should be an integral part of the wider business and innovation strategies. Organizations
should be aware that considering IP only from a defensive perspective can obscure some benefits that IP
can achieve which can support additional innovation and business objectives. This is because effective IP
management enables an organization to optimize its IP assets to achieve a wide range of organizational
objectives. This also allows for maximizing the benefits associated with innovation, while managing
uncertainty and minimizing related risks and costs. IP management can enable collaboration with
partners, competitors, and customers, which can yield enhanced innovation outcomes. IP management
can create collective value through collaborative approaches (e.g. open-innovation, joint-development,
ecosystems, and network effects), and be a driver of additional sources of revenue (e.g. cash flows
through licensing).
Effective innovation management should include implementing an IP strategy which is aligned with the
business strategy. There are several activities associated with an IP strategy (illustrated in the outer
circle of Figure 1) and the implementation of these aspects results in positive outcomes (illustrated in
the inner circle of Figure 1).
d) Culture
The organization should foster and sustain shared values, beliefs, and behaviours across the
organization with a view to generating, protecting and leveraging IP for long-term value creation for
the organization.
e) Exploiting insights
The organization should access a diverse range of internal and external IP knowledge sources to
systematically develop the organization’s IP expertise and to support its innovation planning and
strategy.
f) Managing uncertainty
The organization should evaluate and manage innovation uncertainty and risks from an IP perspective,
with regard to the management of internal IP and awareness of external IP.
g) Adaptability
The organization should adopt relevant systematic IP management processes in a timely manner to
address changes in organizational context, and to ensure continued alignment with its desired purpose
and core capabilities.
h) Systems approach
The organization should manage IP based on a systems approach (instead of on an ad-hoc basis) with a
view to reducing organizational risks and enhancing value creation potential for the organization.
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The organization should consider the following:
— An IP management framework, aimed at the implementation of IP management activities (Clause 4);
— An IP strategy as an integral part of the organization's business and innovation strategies (Clause 5);
— IP management activities tailored to the innovation process, especially taking account of the
changing context in different innovation stages (Clause 6, linked to ISO 56002:2019, Clause 8);
— IP tools used in support of IP management activities (Annex A to Annex F).
Figure 2 presents the structure of IP management with references to the clauses of this document.
Figure 2 — Structure of IP management with reference to the clauses of this document
This document relates to the ISO 56000 family of standards, developed by TC 279, as follows:
a) ISO 56000:2020 Innovation management system — Fundamentals and vocabulary provides the
essential background for the understanding and implementation of this document.
b) ISO 56002:2019 Innovation management system — Guidance provides guidance for the development,
implementation and maintenance of an innovation management system, to which all subsequent
standards of the family, are complementary to.
c) ISO 56003:2019 Innovation management — Tools and methods for innovation partnerships -
Guidance provides guidance and tools to select external partnerships to enhance innovation success.
d) ISO/TR 56004:2019 Innovation management assessment – Guidance provides guidance for
organizations to plan, implement and follow-up on an innovation management assessment.
1 Scope
Efficient management of IP is key to support the process of innovation, is essential for organizations'
growth and protection, and is their engine for competitiveness.
This document proposes guidelines for supporting the role of IP within innovation management. It aims
to address the following issues concerning IP management at strategic and operational levels:
— Creating an IP strategy to support innovation in an organization;
— Establishing systematic IP management within the innovation processes;
— Applying consistent IP tools and methods in support of efficient IP management.
This document can be used for any type of innovation activities and initiatives.
2 Normative references
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4 IP management Framework
objectives; e) cultural aspects such as values, ethics beliefs, history, observed behaviours, attitudes,
and commitment at various levels of the organization;
c) identify interested parties (internal and external, current and future), that are relevant to IP
management in innovation, and determine their relevant needs, expectations, and applicable
requirements.
b) establishing and implementing an IP strategy which is aligned with (and supportive of) the
innovation strategy;
c) ensuring the established IP policy and objectives are aligned and evolve with the strategic direction
of the organization;
d) ensuring that the integration of IP management activities into the organization’s innovation
processes;
e) ensuring the resources and capabilities needed for IP management as needed;
f) communicating the importance of effective IP management throughout the organization;
g) ensuring that IP management achieves its intended outcome(s);
h) directing and supporting persons (e.g. sustained training and education in IP) to contribute to the
effectiveness of IP management;
i) promoting continual improvement of the management of IP.
4.4 Culture
The organization should promote an organizational culture that supports the effective management of IP.
4.4.1 Awareness
For the effective establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the
management of IP, the organization should promote IP awareness throughout the organization by:
a) Obtaining oversight and approval from the organization’s top management of both policy and
processes for the strategic management of IP;
b) designating a member of the senior management team accountable for implementing the
organization’s policy and processes for the management of IP;
c) providing employees with an understanding of IP management policies and processes, their
purpose and specific expectations related to their role requirements and how they contribute to
the effectiveness of IP management in their day-to-day work operations;
d) ensuring employees across all areas understand the IP specific business processes and methods,
and the implications and consequences of not conforming to the organization’s requirements for
the management of IP.