Türkiye Energy, Nuclear and Mining Research Agency Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights Regulation
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This regulation establishes the procedures for the management and commercialisation of intellectual and industrial property created by or reported to the Türkiye Energy, Nuclear and Mining Research Agency (TENMAK). It applies to all inventions, designs, works and technical knowledge generated within TENMAK’s research units, funded projects, scholarships, events and cooperation protocols. Ownership of IP arising from internal TENMAK R&D activities and most supported projects belongs entirely to the institution unless otherwise stipulated in contracts. Creators must notify inventions within 15 working days using a standard disclosure form. A dedicated Intellectual and Industrial Property Unit and a Commission evaluate disclosures, decide on patenting (including abroad), maintain a technology portfolio and handle technology transfer via assignment, licensing or partnerships. Revenue sharing is based on declared contribution ratios stated in the disclosure form.
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Key Changes
- Full IP ownership to TENMAK for internal R&D projects and most funded projects unless contract states otherwise
- Mandatory invention disclosure within 15 working days using official notification form
- 10 working days for Ar-Ge units or partner organisations to forward completed forms to the IP Unit
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Obligations
What this law requires
Project managers/executors and R&D activity supervisors must notify TENMAK of any intellectual and industrial property created during or resulting from internal TENMAK R&D projects within 15 working days using the standard disclosure form (Bildirim formu)
TENMAK R&D units must complete the disclosure form by filling in any missing information and adding their assessment of suitability within 10 working days of receiving the notification
Scholars and responsible persons from scholarship programs and event support must notify TENMAK of any intellectual and industrial property created without delay using the disclosure form to the relevant TENMAK R&D unit
Project managers/executors must notify TENMAK of intellectual and industrial property created under supported projects within 15 working days using the disclosure form, sending it to their parent organization which then forwards it to TENMAK's IP Unit
The Intellectual and Industrial Property Unit must maintain a technology portfolio containing recorded information and documents of intellectual and industrial products/technologies evaluated as having commercial value potential