Innovation management — Tools and methods for intellectual property management — Guidance

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
View the CSA work program
Designation Number:
CSA ISO 56005
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
03.100.40
03.100.01
03.140
Status:
Proceeding to development
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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

Project need:

To align Canadian requirements with those of international standards in innovation management. This proposed New Standard is being developed at the request of Innovation Technical Committee [S2041] - TC. It will provide the industry with guidelines for supporting the role of IP within innovation management. It aims to address issues concerning IP management at strategic and operational levels. This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interests: a) ensuring that the latest innovative/technology/safety features are available for users, b) addressing needs of regulators by providing suitable requirements

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