The Knowledge Asset Management Hub brings together a set of practical resources to address a range of  IP and knowledge asset challenges that arise during the research commercialisation process. 

The hub has four core components, including institutional IP strategy guidance to help develop IP strategies and policies at organisational level, and project-level IP risk and opportunity tools.

Other sections focus on patent data analysis and IP due diligence resources, with a final part comprising a Knowledge Asset Management Toolkit.

The purpose of the hub is to help universities and other research organisation achieve more spin out companies that scale, help discoveries to reach market and connecting regional assets to global value chains.

The IPO developed the hub following engagement programmes including online workshops and structured surveys, with insights gathered informing the content, structure and presentation of the resources.

Adam Williams, chief executive at the UK Intellectual Property Office, said: “The UK has a world-class research base, and intellectual property is the golden thread connecting discovery to real-world impact at every stage.

“The Knowledge Asset Management Hub has been built in partnership with the research sector and is here to help institutions make the most of that crucial foundation. It will serve as a practical resource for senior leaders, knowledge exchange professionals and researchers alike.”