有效的知识产权管理是支持创新过程的关键，对组织的成长和保护至关重要，也是组织竞争力的引擎。 本文件提出了支持知识产权在创新管理中的作用的指南。其目的是在战略和运营层面解决与知识产权管理有关的以下问题: -制定知识产权战略，支持组织创新； -在创新过程中建立系统的知识产权管理； -应用一致的IP工具和方法来支持高效的IP管理。 本文件可用于任何类型的创新活动和倡议。

Efficient management of IP is key to support the process of innovation, is essential for organizations' growth and protection, and is their engine for competitiveness. This document proposes guidelines for supporting the role of IP within innovation management. It aims to address the following issues concerning IP management at strategic and operational levels: — Creating an IP strategy to support innovation in an organization; — Establishing systematic IP management within the innovation processes; — Applying consistent IP tools and methods in support of efficient IP management. This document can be used for any type of innovation activities and initiatives.