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Open Science
Overall, open science requires a balance between open access to scientific information and protecting the rights of creators. By understanding the differences between copyrights, trademarks, patents, and open source licenses, open science can be supported in a way that encourages open access while also protecting the rights of creators. By following these guidelines, open science can be supported in a way that is beneficial to all.
Intellectual Property
“As open as possible as close as necessary” – the protection of knowledge is important (see also “Open Science and Intellectual Property Rights” by Javier de la Cueva and Eva Méndez).
Trademarks play an important role in open science. They help protect the integrity of scientific work while providing recognition.
Copyrights grant exclusive rights to creators but can limit open access. Understanding them helps balance openness and protection.
Patents provide exclusive rights while encouraging innovation, but should be regulated to maintain open access to discoveries.
Human Rights
According to UNESCO, Open Science fulfills “the human right to share in scientific advancement and its benefit”.
As open science continues to expand and become more widespread, it is critical that human rights be taken into account to ensure that everyone can benefit from open science. This includes open access to data and research, open collaboration opportunities, and open discussion about ethical issues. These initiatives will ensure that open science is accessible to everyone and can be used for the benefit of everyone.
We offer practical solutions for your “inclusive” Open Science; this includes Diversity-Equity-Inclusion (DEI) solutions.
Data Protection
According to UNESCO, Open Science fulfills “the human right to share in scientific advancement and its benefit”.
As open science continues to expand and become more widespread, it is critical that human rights be taken into account to ensure that everyone can benefit from open science. This includes open access to data and research, open collaboration opportunities, and open discussion about ethical issues. These initiatives will ensure that open science is accessible to everyone and can be used for the benefit of everyone.
We offer practical solutions for your “inclusive” Open Science; this includes Diversity-Equity-Inclusion (DEI) solutions.