Recommendation: The preprint must not be submitted or made publicly available until the necessary IP protections and agreements are in place and the patent attorney has confirmed the appropriate filing strategy. This will help preserve the opportunity to secure patent rights while allowing the proposed collaboration to progress safely.

I liked how practical and engaging the simulation was. it helped me understand how intellectual property is managed in real life situations, from reviewing invention disclosure to identifying risks, assessing agreements, and communicating recommendations to researchers. I also enjoyed how the tasks built on one another and helped me develop my analytical and professional writing skills.

I liked that the simulation provided a realistic insight into intellectual property and technology transfer work. The tasks were practical and helped me understand how to review IP risks, confidentiality agreements and internal IP records, as well as communicate recommendations clearly to research teams.