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Appendix 2–Project Memo
by Peter Sammons
Buying Knowledge
Cover
Half Title
Dedication
Title
Copyright
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction
1 In the Know–The Knowledge Economy in the Twenty-first Century
A brief history of knowledge
The growth of knowledge
Technological research and development
2 Knowledge is Power
Science and science policy
Future proof – the need to monitor knowledge
Knowledge is power: creating and diffusing new knowledge
Knowledge is power: productivity and economic structure
Knowledge is power: new entrants in the global knowledge stakes
Made in Japan: a knowledge economy adjusts to low-cost rivals
Knowledge is power: towards a strategy for increasing innovation
3 Head Knowledge – Modern Intellectual Property Rights
What exactly are IPRs?
Practical protection for IPRs
Foreground and background IPRs – ownership issues
What are foreground and background IPRs?
A vexed question – ownership and use of background rights
4 Intellectual Property Rights: Current Developments
Possible changes in the US patent regime
Problems with existing patent arrangements
Restrictions in the flow of knowledge
Just what can and cannot be patented?
The battle to join the 'developed world'
Some suggestions on IP legal development
IP and tax havens
The European patent
5 Why Buy Knowledge?
The role of the modern manager
Knowledge acquisition strategies and types of integration possible
Is external knowledge acquisition increasing?
Strategic choices for organizations
Intellectual capital
6 Planning to Buy Knowledge
Due diligence issues
Competitive tender or negotiation?
Specifying the work
Contract pricing strategy
The need for effective project management
7 Knowledge Transfer
Knowledge-base assessment
Developing a transfer model
Staff shadowing
Skills transfer
Embedding knowledge
Benefits realization
8 Working with Consultants
Professional services – professional servants!
Challenging the demand
Defining the requirement
Identify service providers
Establish budget costs
Shortlisting of suppliers
Invitation to tender
Tender evaluation
Award, engagement and debrief
Delivery
Disengagement
9 Working with Contract Research Organizations
Why buy in R&D services?
Strategy issues
Contract research as a strategy to increase innovation
Why buy knowledge when you can buy the owner of the knowledge?
How to work successfully with a CRO
Conclusion
10 Knowledge Factories – Buying Knowledge from Universities
Universities as knowledge brokers
Problems in buying research from universities
Pitfalls to be avoided
Research fellowships
Royalties
Appendix 1–The Outsourcing R&D Toolkit
Appendix 2–Project Memo
Appendix 3–Watch Your Service Bills!
Index
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