Department of Mechanical, Energy and Industrial Engineering

INME 526 Assignment

Instructions;

1. Submit a hard copy.

2. Copying is highly prohibited.
3. Submissions to be done before 1400 hrs.
4. Using your own words is highly recommended.
5. Work in groups of 4 people.
Due Date: 13-April-2022

Total Marks: [90 Marks]

Question 1 [20 Marks]

Provide a detailed schematic diagram of the idea, invention and innovation transformation process
showing the 10 stages and critical milestones.

Question 2 [10 Marks]

Define technology forecasting and elaborate on some of its roles and benefits.

Question 3 [20 Marks]

a) Define the two methods of technology forecasting.

b) Explain the six (6) steps involved in brainstorming technique.
c) Where is the Delphi method applicable?
d) In your own words, describe scenario writing technique.
e) Sketch and label the Pearl’s curve.
Question 4 [25 Marks]

a) List and explain any five (5) types of intellectual property rights.
b) Which type of IPR is not time restricted and why?
c) Why are discoveries not patentable?
d) What is the role of intellectual property policy?
e) What does the Bayh-Dole Act state?
f) What does the invention disclosure state?

Question 5 [15 Marks]

a) Differentiate the critical milestone 1 and critical milestone 2.

b) In your own words, summarize what critical milestone 2 is all about.
c) Under critical milestone 2, when your technology is not competitive, what are the measures
you need to take?

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