Preparing the published article.
Intellectual Property Evidence
Relevance beats volume.
What to prepare
- Patents, utility models or software copyrights tied to the project.
- Grant certificates showing status and dates.
- Evidence of exploitation: products, contracts, test reports.
- Records of participation in standards work, where applicable.
Common weaknesses
| Weakness | Effect |
|---|---|
| Patents unrelated to the project | Seen as padding |
| Applications not yet granted | Not accepted by some programmes |
| Unclear ownership | Joint patents need written clarification |