Technology and Information Services
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Tsukuba Research Administration Office Technology and Information Services |
| Main Activities |
TRAO maintains the facilities of the eight institutes in Tsukuba
area and the common facilities. It is also responsible for the
publicity of research outcomes and the welfare and care of staff
members. |
| Patent Administration |
According to the "Regulation for On-Duty Invention, AIST", the
right to receive patents or other privileges for inventions, contrivances
and creation made by employees of AIST Institutes is attributed
to the Director-General of AIST.
In the Tsukuba Research Center, clerical works of patent application are collectively executed by the Patent Administration Division, TRAO. This Division is also partly in charge of management of AIST-owned patents. The industrial proprietary rights managed by AIST have already
been implemented widely in private sectors. |
| Research Collaboration Activities |
As a part of the Research Collaboration Program to achieve:
through the activation of exchange and collaboration among researchers in industrial, academic and governmental sectors of Japan, Tshukuba Symposia are held by TRAO whenever necessary. In order to enhance knowledge and understanding of science and technology and to improve communications with local citizens, the series of Public Science Lectures for young persons are held during the summer vacation. For the purpose of disseminating overseas information related
to research exchange, the Overseas State of Affairs Forum is held
once a month, with reports on research environment, R&D trends
and others by AIST researchers and officials who studied at overseas
institutes, made joint researches with foreign researchers and
inspected research organizations. The first-hand experiences of
reporters on research environment, daily habits, cultural differences
and educational systems attract interests of a large audience,
including workers in other institutes and local citizens of Tsukuba
Science City. |
| Laboratory Visits |
Eight AIST Institutes in Tsukuba area and TRAO welcome visits
by members of other research organizations and private industries
both domestic and overseas.
A written appointment for visit is accepted by TRAO and Technical
Information Offices of respective Institutes. Public Opening is
offered during the Science and Technology Week around the Day
of Invention. |
| Patent Licensing |
Those who wish to implement inventions and contrivances by AIST
are requested to submit an application to the Japan Industrial
Technology Association (JITA), to obtain an approval by the Director-General
of AIST and to conclude an implementation contract.
After having made a contract, the applicant may receive technical
advice from AIST Institute for improving relevant products. |
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