The model of organization and management of intellectual property activities in Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City and the universities members - current situation and solutions

Abstract

Currently, intellectual property in general and the organization and management of intellectual property activities (Intellectual asset governance) in particular are being paid special attention by most economic organizations because of their enormous contributions to the asset value of the organization. In recent years, along with the general development trend of the whole country and industries, universities, the origin of creativity, the beginning of most intellectual asset have gradually recognized the value of the contribution of IP to sustainable development, the universities have initially built and operated their Intellectual asset governance models in order to find the appropriate model as Intellectual asset governance is only effective when we have the most suitable model of governance. Given the rising trend, VietNam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) and its member universities soon tested and operated their models. After nearly 10 years of operation, no official summary report on the efficiency obtained from each model is conducted. With observable data, however, the author found that each model has its advantages and certain limitations. In this article, the author analyzes the Intellectual asset governance models in VNU-HCM and its member universities, followed by the proposal of a suitable model for corporate governance for each subject.