Dr. Gary K. Michelson encourages universities to prioritize intellectual property (IP) education in the same way they prioritize science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
As post-secondary institutions continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, restructuring how they teach and support students, now is the time for them to reinvent their innovation ecosystems. Dr. Gary K. Michelson, a prolific inventor, encourages universities to prioritize intellectual property (IP) education in the same way they prioritize science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as the pathway to success.
Drawing on a report published by VentureWell and underwritten by The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property, Dr. Michelson outlines the “ideal state” of a university-based system: 1) Clear Guiding Values; 2) Meaningful IP Education; 3) Comprehensive University Support; and 4) Building External Connections and Community. Implementing a university-based system could significantly reduce the IP opportunity gaps faced by females and minority inventors by making IP education more accessible to all students.