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Patentopolis A serious game
Help companies and research organizations Bridge technology and business Use and manage their patents |
There are already many successful management games developed, but none for patents. Patentopolis is a new game on patents with various applications. Several recent studies find that today companies, research organizations and other firms seek to improve their patent management in three main areas: education, cooperation, and strategy development. Patentopolis aims to address these three areas.
An impression of the game
How does it work?
The effectiveness of Patentopolis has been demonstrated from a series of experiments involving a couple of hundreds students and professionals in various parts of Europe. When playing the game, these participants have gained knowledge by learning faster and with a sustained interest, compared to regular training. They have acquired new perceptions outside their regular jobs or roles by getting evolved in the big picture. Further, the game fosters team-work and engagement: a group dynamic usually develops swiftly, even among populations which are usually not so involved and active. Last but not least, the game also tends to defeat reluctance: the participants who dislike games or patents before playing tend to be those learning the most at the end.
Patentopolis is the object of a PhD study carried out at the Delft University in 2004-07 thanks to the Research Fund of the European Patent Organization. Upon completion of this study, a book entitled ‘The Patenting Paradox’ has been published. More on the book is available here.
Patentopolis,
a multi-function tool for companies, universities and research organizationsAvailable for an unlimited license (no limit in time and users)
Can be used in different settings for specific audiences and goals in the companies and research organizations
Raise IP awareness of the general staff
Establish a dialog between functions or peers using a fictitious environment
Experience a change of practices in a risk-free laboratory
Internal communication e.g. during special events like annual meetings
Can also be used in universities and management schools to teach on patents
Possibility to tailor the game for specific industries and products
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Training & consultancy services
Other services on IP management
Our customers
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If you are interested in the above products and services, please contact:
Dr. Arnaud GASNIER
+31 6 53 93 61 23