What areas does TIFS research?
Forensic, medico-legal, digital, technological and interdisciplinary areas.
Can TIFS conduct collaborative research?
Yes.
Can TIFS support academic research?
Yes, where the project aligns with its expertise and capacity.
Can PhD scholars collaborate with TIFS?
Suitable research collaborations may be considered.
Can universities partner for R&D?
Yes.
Can industry partner for R&D?
Yes.
Can TIFS support prototype development?
Yes.
Can TIFS help identify research problems?
Problem identification is part of the innovation approach.
Does TIFS conduct feasibility studies?
Relevant projects may include feasibility assessment.
Does TIFS assess market readiness?
Market-readiness assessment may form part of innovation projects.
Does TIFS conduct technology validation?
Yes, where applicable.
Does TIFS conduct proof-of-concept development?
Suitable projects may include proof-of-concept work.
What is proof of concept?
Demonstration that an idea can work technically or practically.
Does TIFS conduct literature research?
Yes, as appropriate to projects.
Does TIFS review prior art?
Yes, for relevant IP projects.
Does TIFS maintain confidentiality?
Appropriate confidentiality measures are used.
Can research collaborations use an NDA?
Yes, where appropriate.
Who owns jointly developed IP?
Ownership is determined by the applicable agreement.
Can TIFS co-own IP?
Yes, where contractually agreed.
Can TIFS license IP?
Yes, where applicable.
Can TIFS acquire technology?
Suitable technology opportunities may be evaluated.
Can TIFS transfer technology?
Yes, through appropriate technology-transfer arrangements.
Does TIFS conduct innovation reviews?
Innovation projects may undergo structured review.
Does TIFS have IP governance?
Yes.
Does TIFS distinguish filed and granted patents?
Yes.
Does TIFS make patent-status claims carefully?
Patent status is represented according to its actual stage.
What is IP?
Intellectual Property.
What is a patent?
A legal right granted for an eligible invention under applicable law.
What is a trademark?
A sign identifying goods or services.
What is copyright?
Legal protection for eligible original creative works.