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"We worked with both TfL and the supplier to analyse and improve the quality of the IP delivered. As a result of our work, TfL have increased confidence in the IP that has been delivered and the risk associated with the future re-tendering process should be reduced."

Duncan Matheson, PA TRANSPORT EXPERT

Verifying Intellectual Property for the Oyster® smartcard ticketing system – Transport for London

Transport for London (TfL) entered into an arrangement with the supplier of its Oyster smartcard ticketing service to transfer the intellectual property (IP) involved in delivering this highly complex service. TfL did this so they can conduct a more competitive re-tendering process at the end of the current contract. TfL needed to be satisfied that the IP transferred was sufficiently comprehensive and of the right quality for a third party to be able to take on the service in future.

PA worked with both TfL and the supplier to analyse and improve the quality of the IP delivered. The process required strong technical expertise in enterprise and embedded software, electronics and mechanical engineering as well as diplomatic stakeholder management. After a successful pilot project we have been applying the verification process to over 100 modules that comprise the whole Oyster system.

As a result of our work, TfL have increased confidence in the IP that has been delivered and the risk (and hence cost) associated with the future re-tendering process should be reduced.

Oyster® is a registered trade mark belonging to Transport for London and is used with permission.

To verify your Intellectual Property, contact us now.

Soren Lehn

Transport consulting

Verifying Intellectual Property for the Oyster® smartcard ticketing system – Transport for London

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