inventive effort. SHORT TERM 1. The clear definition of intellectual property rights in line with the policies and regulations on intellectual property in education and Actions research institutes; 2. Create a fair system for sharing the benefits resulting from the marketing of research results and the creation of a mechanism for rewarding researchers; 3. Create programs to support researchers in developing the results of their research (such as for the development of prototypes, for example) and marketing them, including legal assistance for drafting and negotiating contracts for the transfer of technology; 4. Create mechanisms to facilitate the application and marketing of research results in the production sector; 5. Develop programs and measures to facilitate the acquisition of intellectual property rights by researchers. STRATEGIC AREA III: SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH. Goals for 2012 Strategic Goal 6 Develop policies and programs on intellectual property in institutes of higher education and research institutes Results anticipated by 2012 Having the basic tools necessary for disseminating and using the intellectual property system to achieve recognition, appreciation, rewards and the safeguarding of the intellectual property rights related to research results. SHORT TERM 1. Develop policies and clear regulations on the recognition, ownership, mechanisms for reward and benefit-sharing and the administration