The Open Innovation Call requires that applicants transfer intellectual property rights associated with the submission itself (in other words, the verbiage and concept contained within the submission), and NOT the intellectual property rights over any underlying products or services that is owned by the applicant and protected through means such as patents.
We acknowledge your concern, but the intent of this clause is to ensure that TransLink is able to move forward on top ranked ideas efficiently and through the most effective processes. In a situation where we may receive similar ideas from multiple submitters, advancement of any singular idea becomes challenging with concerns of competing intellectual property rights.
TransLink has every intention to work collaboratively with participants submitting ideas to the Open Innovation Call. We are interested in progressing ideas through internal evaluation as quickly and smoothly as possible. If an idea is selected through the Call evaluation process, we will initiate one-to-one discussion with the successful participant. If we come to an agreement to implement or collaborate on an idea, we will propose a tailor-made legal agreement in discussion with you. That agreement will provide IP protection for both parties and a non-disclosure agreement can be explored at that time. That agreement will supersede these Terms and Conditions.
At this stage of the process, please provide enough conceptual information in your initial Submission to adequately describe your idea without revealing sensitive information.