Scenario
Crisis
In times of crisis, rapid access to critical technologies, such as vaccines, medical treatments, and essential healthcare innovations, can save lives.
Licensing and Intellectual Property (IP) plays a crucial role in making these technologies available, especially in emergencies where barriers to access can delay response efforts.
Explore real-world case studies in the IMPAC3T-IP ”Report on analysed case studies (scenarios) with Good Practice transfer paths”.
Unforeseen Crises
Sudden events such as pandemics, natural disasters, or geopolitical conflicts demand urgent access to health-related technologies, data, and know-how. In these fast-moving situations, licensing delays or restrictive IP frameworks can slow down vital innovation deployment.
Useful tools and approaches
Examples include
Preventable Crises
These are long-term, systemic challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, malnutrition, neglected tropical diseases, or poor maternal health – especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Though these crises unfold over time, IP and licensing strategies still play a critical role in improving equitable access and shaping sustainable innovation ecosystems.
Useful tools and approaches
Examples include
The IMPAC3T-IP Crisis Scenario Toolbox
To help IP stakeholders navigate licensing in crisis situations, IMPAC3T-IP is developing a dedicated Crisis Scenario Toolbox as part of its broader Toolbox. This resource aims to equip licensing professionals, researchers, policymakers, and other key stakeholders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to respond effectively to both unforeseen and preventable crises.
By providing clear guidance on policy frameworks, licensing agreements, and equitable access strategies, the toolbox enables more efficient and informed decision-making in times of crisis.
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IMPAC3T-IP's other two scenarios
Classical Plus
Classical Plus rethinks licensing by focusing on societal impact and accessibility, going beyond patents to include diverse intellectual assets.
Co-creation
Streamlines IP created by complex partnerships with multiple owners and diverse licensing objectives.