Serious LESI Game: Uncharted IP Waters

About

In this game, player groups are put in charge of a flying car company, sometime in the not-too-distant future - aiming to revolutionize the personal transport market. Players have to analyse the company and navigate the IP landscape as they implement a novel technology on their way to global success. Players are first tasked with mapping out the reality of the company, before they are met with a set of incidents that they must deal with - all relating to IP and known tech transfer hurdles. The game also adds a layer of social sustainability and inclusivity by introducing issues of gender equality in a male-dominated industry.

Time to play: ~

Target group: Technology licensing industry professionals

Group size: 3-5 players per group

Background: Developed for the 2025 LESI Annual Conference

Keywords: Technology transfer, intellectual property