Protecting a research result is often crucial for its valorisation, but the protection process is expensive and should be closely monitored. At the University Hasselt, an Intellectual Property panel is set up for each promising case.
The IP panel decides by consensus on the protection of the research result to acquire a strong negotiating position in the subsequent valorisation process. This takes into account both the legal options for the protection of the research result and the relevant market opportunities (valorisation track). The aim is to generate income within a maximum period of two years. The main form of protection is through a patent application, for which well-founded advice from an external expert is obtained. A standard template (Roadmap IP panel) is in place to monitor the integral process.