XXIX International Rospatent Conference: Intellectual Property in the New Model of Science and Technology Development
On 9 October, the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow hosted the XXIX International Scientific and Practical Conference of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) titled "Intellectual Property in the New Model of Science and Technology Development". The event traditionally became a platform for dialogue and the exchange of experience among representatives of science, government, and business.
The central event of the conference was the plenary academic session "Intellectual Property as a Foundation for the Interaction between Science and Business", which focused on strategic issues related to the development of Russia’s innovative economy. The session was moderated by Head of Rospatent Yuri Zubov, who emphasised that the conference brings together representatives of government bodies, parliamentarians, research institutions, leading universities, development funds, industry associations, and businesses. According to him, such broad representation makes it possible to jointly develop approaches to tackling the key challenges at the core of Russia’s new model of scientific and technological development.
"The focus of our discussion is intellectual property as a catalyst for transforming fundamental knowledge and scientific ideas into tangible economic assets. The President of Russia has repeatedly highlighted the importance of technology transfer and the implementation of scientific developments. The development of intellectual property rights in Russia is closely linked to the national goals of achieving technological leadership and sustainable economic growth. Efforts are now underway to create domestic technologies and production, but it is crucial to accelerate their introduction into the real economy," said Yuri Zubov.
During the plenary session, participants discussed ways to improve the regulatory framework in the field of intellectual property, enhance the investment appeal of scientific developments through IP (intellectual property) mechanisms, strengthen partnerships between universities and companies to accelerate technology transfer, and expand international cooperation between science and business.
Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education and Chairman of the Central Council of the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators (VOIR) Vladimir Kononov stressed that the country’s technological leadership directly depends on the quality of engineering education.
"At the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin noted the need to create a flexible market mechanism for the use of domestic inventions so that they don’t 'gather dust on the shelf' but successfully pass through all stages — from idea to patenting, commercialisation, accounting, and the release of the final product. Without engineers and inventors, technological leadership is impossible — such professionals cannot simply be bought on the labour market. They must be nurtured from school age and supported throughout their careers. This is exactly the system that VOIR, together with the state, regions, schools, universities, industry, and of course Rospatent, is building today," explained Vladimir Kononov.
President of the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO), PhD in Law, Grigory Ivliev, spoke about the international aspects and importance of cooperation between science and business. In his view, international technology exchange is an essential condition for the development of any innovative company.
"A logical direction for international business and scientific expansion under current conditions is, of course, the Eurasian region. The Russian Federation is promoting industrial and scientific-educational cooperation in Eurasia at the state level. In recent years, we have seen growing interest in Eurasian patenting among Russian residents. I would particularly highlight 2024 — patent applications from Russia increased by 33.5% for inventions and 68% for industrial designs. I am convinced that a well-crafted patent strategy minimises the risks of technology loss. A patent provides a legal monopoly, ensures the protection of exclusive rights, and opens new horizons for researchers and entrepreneurs," said Grigory Ivliev.
At the end of the plenary session, participants agreed that to strengthen the role of science as a driver of the economy, it is necessary to integrate intellectual property into educational programmes, develop an innovative and entrepreneurial student environment, and support young researchers through targeted grants, accelerators, advisory and training initiatives.
Intellectual property is becoming the most valuable intangible asset for scientific developments, shaping their investment appeal and commercialisation prospects. The experience of the Moscow Innovation Cluster, in particular, demonstrates a broad range of support measures for the commercialisation of research results, including special loan programmes secured by intellectual property rights, where the Cluster compensates banks for risks and offers preferential interest rates, as well as grants and reimbursements for patenting and registration costs, organisation of accelerators and pitch sessions, and promotion of research results in markets, including assistance with exports and international IP protection.
The conference’s business programme included three sessions featuring representatives of business, regulatory authorities, and the academic and educational communities.
Particular attention was given to the development of regional ecosystems for IP support and the exchange of best practices. These topics were covered during the strategic session "Intellectual Property: Development Models in the Regions of the Russian Federation," moderated by Director of the Federal Institute of Industrial Property (FIPS) Oleg Neretin.
"Rospatent conducts numerous events, seminars, and forums aimed at developing the institution of intellectual property in every Russian region and at creating effective mechanisms for integrating IP rights into the economies of territories. Today we discussed these topics in detail and presented real examples and successful models already implemented in the Russian regions," emphasised Oleg Neretin.
The session’s programme was designed to highlight regional experiences, featuring key presentations from regional representatives whose practices could serve as examples for others. The central topic of discussion was the development and implementation of effective regional models for intellectual property growth. Participants emphasised the importance of improving the regulatory framework and integrating legal protection mechanisms for research results into the work of universities, enterprises, and business structures.
As a result of the session, participants formulated a common position on the need for the active use of intellectual property and regional brands as drivers of the country’s economic and innovative development.
The second part of the strategic session was dedicated to medicine — "Models of Innovative Development in Medical Technologies." The discussion concluded with participants underlining the importance of integrating science, medicine, and pharmaceuticals to foster an innovative economy and strengthen national pharmaceutical security.
Overall, the discussions held during the sessions of the International Rospatent Conference demonstrated that the further development of the intellectual property market plays a crucial role in strengthening technological sovereignty, increasing the number of innovative companies, and providing comprehensive support for young scientists and research teams.
As part of the conference’s business programme, a series of events for the younger generation was held, focusing on IP management mechanisms. One of them was a case session for researchers titled "Patent for IT Solutions: The Cornerstone of Attracting Investment", where participants discussed why patents are vital for business.
The Russian State Academy of Intellectual Property (RSAIP) — part of the Rospatent ecosystem — hosted a dialogue with young scientists on the mechanisms for protecting exclusive intellectual property rights.
During a meeting of the IP BIBLIOGRAPHY Club, chaired by FIPS Director Oleg Neretin, special attention was given to involving young people in the field of intellectual property and to fostering among students and young researchers a better understanding of the legal and economic dimensions of scientific creativity.
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