Nanyang Technological University

School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

EE8064 Intellectual Property for Electronics Engineers

Tutorial #10

1. Define IP ownership.
2. What is the meaning of commissioned work?

3. The two main types of commercial dealings are assignment and licensing.
(a) Explain the characteristics of each of them.
(b) Explain the main difference(s) between them.

4. What are the advantages of assignment in relation to the assignor and the assignee?

5. What are the advantages an IP proprietor can derive from licensing his or her IP?

6. Assuming that you are an IP owner, list down the factors that should be considered
when making a decision between assignment and licensing?

7. Is it possible for an unregistered IP to be assigned or licensed to another party?

Prepared by,
Kong ZH, Natalie