Australia’s Research Data Management Framework Projects and Outputs
Exploreabout Australia’s Research Data Management Framework Projects and Outputs
The Lens Global Patent Information for RLA
Connecting patents to researchers and research organisations to drive collaboration and innovation from research to product development, as part of the ARDC Research Link Australia (RLA) Project
The Challenge
Patent information can be an indicator of research and development (R&D) capabilities. Patents hold significant value for industry and innovation. The challenge lies in linking patents to specific researchers and organisations, which could be used to foster collaboration and bridge the gap between research and product development.
The Response
The Lens aggregates and harmonises data from around the world to create the Lens.org platform and related datasets. It supports users around the world with global patent metadata. The patent data is also enriched with supplementary data and linked through a multi-silo citation graph. In this project, The Lens partnered with Research Link Australia (RLA) by providing bulk patent metadata and API access to enable regular updates of The Lens held global patent information.
The Outcomes
The project has achieved 3 key objectives:
- established access to The Lens API and trained the ARDC on its use
- integrated and tested the metadata within the RLA platform to support capabilities and stakeholder use cases
- gathered stakeholder feedback to evaluate the integration’s impact and inform future recommendations.
The project has also explored the potential for transitioning the trial into a production environment and business-as-usual (BAU) to ensure long-term sustainability.
The project has successfully integrated global patent metadata from The Lens into the RLA platform, making the platform more relevant and valuable for stakeholders by situating Australian innovation within an international context.
To learn more about the project and its outcomes, read the project report.
Who Will Benefit
The Lens has provided access to global patent data for a trial period commencing in 2024 to facilitate better connections between research, industry, business and government for innovation in Australia. Innovation, even by Australian inventors, happens in an international context, and the ability to combine Australian data with global data is expected to make RLA more relevant and valuable to all stakeholders.
Our Partner
- The Lens / Cambia
Key Resources
- Read the project report.
- Visit Research Link Australia.
- Learn about the main Research Link Australia (RLA) Project.
Who will benefit
All stakeholders in the innovation space
Timeframe
31 May to 30 November 2024
Current Phase
Complete
Project lead
Aaron Ballagh, The Lens/Cambia
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