Episode No. 6

Innovation Ownership: AI-Generated Works, Capstone Projects, and the Future of Knowledge Commercialization in Education

In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping content creation, research, and academic innovation, ownership of knowledge has become a critical issue for educators, researchers, and institutions. The rise of AI-generated works, the growing emphasis on open educational resources (OER), and the increasing push to commercialize capstone projects present both opportunities and challenges in higher education. Institutions must navigate these evolving landscapes to ensure proper intellectual property (IP) management, ethical considerations, and sustainable innovation.

The EdITHABLE Episode 6 the intersection of AI, intellectual property, and knowledge commercialization in education, providing insights into how institutions can effectively protect, manage, and leverage their innovations. This session will explore legal frameworks, institutional policies, and practical strategies to empower educators and researchers in handling AI-generated content, student and faculty innovations, and digital learning resources.

For this episode, the objectives are as follows:

  1. Understand Intellectual Property in Digital Education: Participants will gain foundational knowledge of IP rights related to AI-generated works, open educational resources, and institutional research outputs in higher education.
  2. Navigate Ownership of AI-Generated and Academic Content: The session will address legal and ethical questions surrounding AI-assisted work, authorship disputes, and institutional policies on AI-generated academic materials.
  3. Explore the Commercialization of Educational Innovations: Participants will learn strategies for turning capstone projects, faculty research, and digital educational resources into marketable solutions while ensuring proper ownership and revenue-sharing models.
  4. Develop Policies and Best Practices for Innovation Management: The discussion will include case studies on how institutions structure ownership, licensing, and commercialization strategies for AI-generated and research-driven content.

Join us for this critical and forward-thinking discussion on innovation ownership in education. Learn how to protect academic creations, foster ethical AI use, and transform institutional innovations into sustainable commercial ventures.

Resource Speaker

Adrian Sablan

Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines

Adrian Sablan is Chief of the Intellectual Property Management and Technology Transfer Division of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). He studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman and finished courses abroad on Intellectual Property Management and Technology Transfer. He received grants from the Japan Patent Office, from the Korea International Cooperation Agency, and from the Indian Technical Economic Cooperation of the Government of India. Representing IPOPHL, he has worked with international organizations and multilateral bodies i.e., the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of the United Nations, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank on a number of innovation-related projects. He has over 10 years of experience in technology transfer and licensing in the Philippines as lead examiner of high-profile million-dollar technology transfer contracts including franchise agreements involving patents, knowhow, and global brands registered with IPOPHL by foreign multinational corporations.

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