What is granting reference in SAP CRM-IM-IPM - Intellectual Property Management?

SAP Term: granting reference

• Component: CRM-IM-IPM

• Component Name: Intellectual Property Management

• Description: Item in a license acquisition contract, which grants the rights to an IP and the corresponding usages.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Granting reference is a term used in SAP CRM-IM-IPM Intellectual Property Management. It is a reference number assigned to an intellectual property right (IPR) that has been granted by a patent office. This reference number is used to identify the IPR and to track its status. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The granting reference is used to identify the IPR and to track its status. It can be used to search for information about the IPR, such as its filing date, expiration date, and any associated fees. It can also be used to check the status of the IPR, such as whether it has been granted or rejected. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When searching for information about an IPR, it is important to use the granting reference number rather than the patent number. The patent number may not be available until after the IPR has been granted, while the granting reference number can be used to search for information before the IPR has been granted. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The granting reference is related to other terms in SAP CRM-IM-IPM Intellectual Property Management, such as patent numbers, filing dates, expiration dates, and associated fees. It is also related to other terms in intellectual property law, such as trademarks and copyrights.