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=== Next Steps === | === Next Steps === | ||
* Continue to add information to the research methodology. Specifically, increase information about University contributions. | *Continue to add information to the research methodology. Specifically, increase information about University contributions. | ||
*Continue to interview experts in the field | |||
Revision as of 10:42, 18 September 2009
Status Report, ICP Project
Field Research Methodology
Status
Next Steps
Diagnostic Kits
General Status
- He have created a glossary of research vocabulary that has a allowed us to better define the field.
- We have developed a bibliography with literary reviews of the key articles.
- We have found that genetic diagnostic kits are probably best suited for this study
- We are developing a better understanding of the intellectual property landscape and have established that a wide variety of protections are used including: patent, trade secrets, NDAs, Non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality agreements. Economics of IP & IP
- No open business models have emerged in the literature or through interviews.
Work Completed
Work Partially Completed
- Glossary
- Overview of Economics of Intellectual Property in Kits
- IP in Kits
- IP Profile of Universities working in Kits
- Commons based cases in Kits
Work Remaining
- Give an overall picture of the Kits' sector
- Data, narratives and tools produced by the Kits' sector
- Competitive advantages in Kits
- IP Profile of Biggest for-profit companies in Kits
- IP Profile of non-profit companies in Kits
- IP Profile of Associations in Kits
- Peer-Production Business models in Kits
- Open Business models in Kits
Research Methodology in use
- Case studies
- Literature review
- Industry analysis
- Business reports and press releases
- University reports and press releases
Problems and Considerations
- How can we learn more about the use of trade secret protection of data?
- What information should we aim to obtain through interviews?
- Should we focus on genetic diagnostic test exclusively?
Next Steps
- Continue to add information to the research methodology. Specifically, increase information about University contributions.
- Continue to interview experts in the field