Scenario
Classical Plus
Traditional technology licensing focuses on high-value patents, primarily from STEM research, and prioritises economic returns.
However, this approach often overlooks research outputs with significant societal benefits, particularly in fields like Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS).
Classical Plus is a new approach to licensing that expands beyond patents to include copyrights, know-how, digital libraries, datasets, and other assets. It shifts the focus from purely financial gain to broader societal and environmental impact.
Explore real-world case studies in the IMPAC3T-IP “Report on analysed case studies (scenarios) with Good Practice transfer paths“.
Key features of Classical Plus licensing:
Includes AHSS research and diverse intellectual assets.
Embraces Creative Commons, Freemium, and automated licensing to support low-value, high-impact assets.
Uses automation to simplify licensing, making widespread adoption feasible.
Examples of Classical Plus in action
Questionnaires and Surveys
Questionnaires developed in academic settings, from psychology to veterinary sciences, are often overlooked in licensing due to their low financial value. But with the right licensing model, they can reach educators, clinicians, and the public for measurable societal benefit.
Useful tools and approaches
Education and Training Materials
From anti-bullying programmes to grammar teaching platforms, universities produce high-quality educational tools that can serve wide audiences, if made available beyond the campus.
Useful tools and approaches
Databases and Digital Libraries
Digital archives, datasets, and AI-enhanced tools represent a growing area of valuable IP. They’re often copyright-protected but under-used due to complex rights clearance and access management.
Useful tools and approaches
The IMPAC3T-IP Classical Plus Toolbox
As part of its broader Toolbox, IMPAC3T-IP developed dedicated resources to help licensing professionals and stakeholders leverage the shifting licensing landscape.
By modernising licensing approaches, Classical Plus ensures that valuable research, regardless of its economic value, can create meaningful impact across society.
The toolbox:
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IMPAC3T-IP's other two scenarios
Co-creation
Streamlines IP created by complex partnerships with multiple owners and diverse licensing objectives.
