1. The Perspective of a Classification Society Mr Stephan Assheuer 2010-03-26

2. No. 2 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR Intellectual Property and Class Know-How developed by class Know-How gained from the classification process Know-How published by class Input needed for the classification process Measures to protect IP

3. No. 3 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR Ship structures Hydrodynamics and loads Ship emissions Risk management Know How developed by Class own R & D projects

4. No. 4 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR EU Framework Programme German funded projects Joint industry partner projects Know How developed by Class joint R & D Projects

5. No. 5 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR Know How developed by Class Experience

6. No. 6 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR Know How gained from the classification process Damages

7. No. 7 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR Know How gained from the classification process Surveys

8. No. 8 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR Know How gained from the classification process Life cycle experience

9. No. 9 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR Know How made available by Class Rules and Guidelines and related software R & D reports Contributions to standards (e.g. DIN, ISO) Submissions to IMO IACS Resolutions

10. No. 10 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR Input needed for the classification process Drawings Plan approval Surveys on site Documents required to be on board Calculation Verification during plan approval process Documentation Approval process On-board documents

11. No. 11 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR IP Protection by GL Sensitive information has a long history Lines plan Hydrostatic data Confidentiality agreements Training of staff No access to information without consent of the yard/supplier Controlled handling of copies Limited by legal information requirements (e.g. copies to Flag)

12. No. 12 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR IP Protection by GL Additional data protection in the digital age SSL encryption for transmitting information Time stamps Secure archiving Data protection is fixed in the Quality Management System Data protection is fixed in GLs Code of Conduct

13. No. 13 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR External demand for information Continuously increasing demand for information by Regulators (IMO, EC) Flag States Charterers Auditors The public

14. No. 14 2010-03-26The perspective of a Classification Society - Workshop IPR Thank you for your attention!