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Vision
Raise awareness and educate the IP community on climate-related challenges and solutions
Lower and accelerate the reduction of the IP ecosystem’s GHG emissions
Facilitate and accelerate the transition to technologies with lower GHG emissions
Mission
Establish a member-based community united by the commitment to
The IP4ET Charter
Create best IP practices and accelerate their adoption for the decarbonisation of the IP supply chain
Create/propose mechanisms for the IP supply chain to accelerate transition to technologies with lowered GHG emissions
Address open and pressing questions, such as:
How can the IP profession help reduce barriers to adoption?
How to calculate the GHG emissions from IP practices for corporate reporting?
How to estimate the GHG emissions/emission reductions associated with inventions/patents?
Which business/partnership/incentivization models to propose for enabling the energy transition?
How to balance operational excellence enabled by AI with its related GHG emissions?
How to estimate, reduce, and offset GHG emissions from operating a private practice firm?
How can we ensure trust in sustainability related branding and communications?
Message from the Founders
"The IP Charter for Energy Transition (IP4ET) is founded on the belief that every ecosystem has the potential to drive positive change, and that true impact is achieved through collective effort. By harnessing the strength of its community, the IP4ET seeks to raise awareness, address pressing questions, and accelerate the adoption of practices and technologies that lower GHG emissions."
"The IP Charter for Energy Transition (IP4ET) equips public and private sector stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate complex SDG-related regulations and unlock opportunities for meaningful integration with IP in an increasingly carbon-constrained economy."
The IP4ET Charter
All the specific actions for each of the principles below are accessible to Members only.
IP Protection (SDGs 9, 13)
Example: Balancing filings volumes by prioritizing patents linked to lowered GHG emissions
IP Management (SDG 13)
IP Enforcement (SDG 13)
Example: Prioritize third-party infringements with the greatest GHG emissions potential and mitigate them using actions weighted based on their own carbon footprint
IP Exploitation (SDGs 9, 13)
Example: Leverage pledges, patent pools, and licensing to enable the energy transition and support countries most affected by climate changes
Digitalisation (SDGs 12, 13)
IP Procurement (SDGs 5, 8, 12, 13)
Example: Integrate requests for GHG emissions inventory from vendors during tendering processes
Company Policies Alignment (SDG 13)
- Commuting & Business Travel -
IP Awareness & Education (SDG 4)
Membership & Governance
The IP4ET welcomes participation from all actors across the IP value chain — including IP owners, Patent and Trademark Offices, IP/law firms, IP technology and service providers, research centres, and IP associations.
Membership is free and granted upon signing the Membership Form. Members attend bi-annual meetings and actively contribute to the development of the Charter and the creation of resources.
The IP4ET is supervised by an Advisory Board, which supports shaping the initiative and organizing activities relevant to its Members.
Task Forces
IP4ET operates through dedicated Task Forces, guided by clear mandates and supported by structured work packages, deliverables, and roadmaps.
TF1
IP4ET Governance & Alignment with the SDGs
TF1's mission is to establish a robust governance and SDG-alignment framework for IP4ET that strengthens stakeholder trust, ensures organizational coherence, enables measurable impact, and supports members in integrating SDG-aligned IP strategies, driving IP4ET’s growth into a high-impact global initiative.
TF2
Guidelines for IP Organizations on Aligning IP Operations & Portfolios with the Energy Transition
The energy transition depends on organizations taking action to manage their impact whilst remaining effective businesses. TF2's mission is to develop guidance to enable IP organizations to adopt, measure, and continuously improve their sustainability practices operationally and in terms of the impact of their IP.
TF3
IP Frameworks for Advancing the Energy Transition
The energy transition depends on collaborative innovation enabled by effective business and IP frameworks. TF3's mission is to develop and promote IP models that balance innovation, access, and sustainability, driving broader adoption to accelerate the global energy transition.
Members
Collaboration Drives Sustainable Evolution™
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Observers
Advisory Board
Prof. Frank Tietze
Head of Innovation and Intellectual Property Management (IIPM) Laboratory
University of Cambridge
Resources
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