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In today's knowledge-based economy, intellectual property is becoming a key asset and driver of development. For a university, a generator of ideas and technologies, the issue of building a transparent and effective IP management system is becoming more than a secondary one, becoming strategic. The experience of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University demonstrates how a comprehensive approach can transform scientific research results into tangible capital for businesses and the regional economy.
A system instead of isolated actions
Effective IP management begins not with patent registration, but with a well-established organizational and regulatory framework. At SPbPU, this function is performed by the Center for Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, led by Ismail Kadiev. The university has developed and implemented a set of internal documents that regulate the entire life cycle of intellectual property—from its creation to commercialization.
The "Regulations on Intellectual Property," "Regulations for the Disposition of Exclusive Rights," and "Regulations on Incentives for the Creation of IP Objects" form a transparent system. It not only protects the rights of researchers but also provides them with direct material and reputational incentives, thereby fostering a culture of invention within the university.
Three Events – One Vector: From Strategy to Practice
The university's systemic work is most clearly demonstrated through its participation in key industry events, where Polytechnic University acts not simply as a participant, but as an ideologist and driver of change.
Congress "Intellectual Code of the Commonwealth": Integration and Access to Data"
At a forum bringing together representatives from universities, government, and business, Polytechnic University presented a strategy whose key element is a second-tier regional Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC). Ranked among the top 15 such structures in Russia, the Center provides university researchers and developers with direct, real-time access to the Federal Institute of Industrial Property databases. This significantly accelerates patent searches and improves the quality of research, avoiding duplication and identifying opportunities in relevant technological niches.
Roundtable discussion at the Russian Industrialist 2025 forum: IS as a driver of regional development
Hosting a federal-level discussion on its own platform is already a sign of recognition. The roundtable focused on the role of the TISC in regional development. In his presentation, Ismail Kadiev outlined the Polytechnic University's philosophy: Intellectual property is not just a patent in a box; it is the currency of a new technological paradigm. The university's goal is not to be a passive registrar, but an active "catalyst," turning Polytechnic University ideas into business capital.
The discussion resulted in specific proposals for government agencies, including incentives for inventive activity and the introduction of lending mechanisms secured by IP rights, demonstrating the dialogue's practical focus.
The 16th Interregional Intellectual Property Exchange: A Platform for Commercialization and a Live Case
This event, also organized by SPbPU as part of the "Russian Industrialist" program, was the culmination of practical work. The IP Exchange is a vibrant ecosystem where theory meets practice. A striking example of successful commercialization was the presentation of the Polanis digital platform for modeling transport systems and analyzing multimodal data.
Polytechnic University scientists presented not just a software product, but a solution with fundamental scientific innovation. The key feature of Polanis is its hybrid approach, combining simulation modeling and machine learning methods (simulation-based neural networks). This allows the platform to offer effective control scenarios while remaining within the framework of physically realistic models.
The platform's behavioral logic is determined by the simulation model we developed. It prevents the platform from proposing unrealistic control scenarios, meaning it doesn't violate existing 'laws of physics,'" explained project manager Marina Bolsunovskaya.
The platform boasts impressive capabilities: object coordinate accuracy of up to 5 cm and support for predictive and prescriptive analytics. Its cross-industry potential (energy, oil and gas, biomedicine) makes Polanis a valuable asset created within the framework of the Priority 2030 program. The presentation of such a project on the IP Exchange is a clear example of how a transparent intellectual property management system helps bring promising developments to market.
High level as a result of systematic work
SPbPU's experience demonstrates that an effective intellectual property management system at the university is based on three pillars.
A robust regulatory framework that protects rights and incentivizes creators. Infrastructure support through the Technology and Innovation Support Center, which provides resources and expertise. An active communications policy, including knowledge dissemination through forums, roundtables, and, most importantly, practical platforms for dialogue with businesses, such as the IP Exchange.
This approach allows the university not simply to accumulate patents but to integrate science, education, and innovation, translating its scientific potential into competitive products and technologies like the Polanis platform. Intellectual property at Polytechnic University truly becomes a currency, ensuring technological sovereignty and leadership.
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