SectionIntellectual Property EvidencePublished: DatePublished on ZhilianhaiWhat to preparePatents, utility models or software copyrights tied to the project.Grant certificates showing status and dates.Evidence of exploitation: products, contracts, test reports.Records of participation in standards work, where applicable.Common weaknessesWeaknessEffectPatents unrelated to the projectSeen as paddingApplications not yet grantedNot accepted by some programmesUnclear ownershipJoint patents need written clarification