Enterprise intellectual property management
1 Scope
This standard specifies the requirements for the planning, implementation, inspection and improvement of IP management system by enterprise.
This standard applies to enterprises who are intended to:
a) establish an IP management system;
b) operate and continually improve their IP management systems;
c) seek evaluation of their IP management systems by external organizations.
Relevant requirements of this standard may also apply to institutions, social groups and other organizations.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 19000-2008 Quality management systems – Fundamentals and vocabulary
GB/T 21374-2008 Intellectual property documentation and information - Essential vocabulary
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions and those given in GB/T 19000-2008 and GB/T 21374-2008 apply.
3.1
intellectual property, IP
exclusive rights in creative labor achievements legally enjoyed by the inventors, creators, etc. in regard to science and technology, literature and art, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and related rights, layout designs of integrated circuits, geographical indications, new varieties of plants, trade secrets, traditional knowledge, genetic resources, folk literature and art, etc.
[GB/T 21374-2008, Terms and Definitions, 3.1.1]
3.2
process
set of interrelated or interacting activities that transforms inputs into outputs
[GB/T 19000-2008, Definition 3.4.1]
3.3
product
result of a process
Note 1: There are four generic product categories, as follows:
—services, e.g. transport;
—software, e.g. computer program, dictionary;
—hardware, e.g., engine mechanical parts;
—processed materials, e.g., lubricant.
Many products comprise elements belonging to different generic product categories. Whether the product is then called service, software, hardware or processed material depends on the dominant element. For example, the offered product “automobile” consists of hardware (e.g. tyres), processed materials (e.g. fuel, cooling liquid) , software (e.g. engine control software, driver's manual), and service (e.g. operating explanations given by the salesman).
Note 2: Service is the result of at least one activity necessarily performed at the interface between the supplier and customer and is generally intangible. Provision of a service can involve, for example, the following:
—an activity performed on a customer-supplied tangible product (e.g. automobile to be repaired) ;
—an activity performed on a customer-supplied intangible product (e.g. the income statement needed to prepare a tax return);
—the delivery of an intangible product (e.g. the delivery of information in the context of knowledge transmission);
—the creation of ambiance for the customer (e.g. in hotels and restaurants).
Software consists of information and is generally intangible and can be in the form of approaches, transactions or procedures
Hardware is generally tangible and its amount is a countable characteristic. Processed materials are generally tangible and their amount is a continuous characteristic. Hardware and processed materials often are referred to as goods.
[GB/T 19000-2008, Definition 3.4.2]
3.4
system
set of interrelated or interacting elements
[GB/T 19000-2008, Definition 3.2.1]
3.5
management system
system to establish policy and objectives and to achieve those objectives
Note: A management system of an organization can include different management systems, such as a quality management system, a financial management system or an environmental management system.
[GB/T 19000-2008, Definitions 3.2.2]
3.6
intellectual property policy
purpose and direction of intellectual property work
3.7
intellectual property manual
document specifying the IP management system
4 Intellectual property management system
4.1 General requirements
Enterprises shall establish an IP management system in accordance with the requirements of this standard, implement, operate and continually improve and document it, and maintain its effectiveness.
4.2 Documentation requirements
Foreword ii
Introduction iii
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Intellectual property management system
4.1 General requirements
4.2 Documentation requirements
5 Management responsibilities
5.1 Management commitments
5.2 IP Policy
5.3 Planning
5.4 Responsibilities, authorities, and communication
5.5 Management review
6 Resource management
6.1 Human resources
6.2 Infrastructure
6.3 Financial resources
6.4 Information resources
7 Basic management
7.1 Acquisition
7.2 Maintenance
7.3 Utilization
7.4 Protection
7.5 Contract management
7.6 Confidentiality
8 Implementation and operation
8.1 Project accreditation
8.2 Research and development
8.3 Procurement
8.4 Production
8.5 Sales and after-sales
9 Audit and improvement
9.1 General
9.2 Internal audit
9.3 Analysis and improvement
