Why Open Science Hardware (OScH)?
Reviewed by: Brianna Johns & Abdoul Kafid Toko Hi there, If you're reading this article, then my guess is you want to know about open science hardware. What exactly is open science hardware? Why is open science hardware important? We will get to it in a minute - but first, let me tell you something about open science if you didn't already know. :) Open science is an inclusive and collaborative approach to scientific research and its application in society. Scientific research simply put is any inquiry in the fields of natural or applied science for the extension of knowledge. (Law insider) This is crucial given the barriers imposed by closed knowledge systems and the traditional Intellectual Property (IP) regime. ( Gathering for Open Science Hardware ) Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind. It can be an invention, a design. Etc. (Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines) There are many types of intellectual property. The best-known types are copyr