Cus technology transfer operations were decentralized in july 2016, with those functions now based on the campuses. Technology transfer process technology transfer is the movement of knowledge and discoveries to the general public. Managing a technology transfer office offers more than 20 chapters that explore topics such as the various tto models, finding and keeping staff, managing equity, data and records management, and agreement monitoring. As the managing director of the office of technology transfer at the shanghai institutes for biological sciences, he works with.
Bauer and others published technology transfer and. The act was by no means the first statute intended to use higher. Revenue received from licensing is distributed to inventors, the inventors primary department, and duke university for investment in future research. Montana state university technology transfer office 2310 university way, building 22 office 9a bozeman, mt 59715. Learn more about converting microsoft powerpoint to pdf in microsoft office choose the acrobat dc plan that works for you. It has been a successful public policy instrument for encouraging innovation and increasing the translation of university research into new discoveries and technology useful to society. Technology transfer and innovation university of houston. Fdas technology transfer program team helps move these technologies to the private sector by patenting and licensing these developments so that new products in areas like vaccines, food pathogen. In the context of the universityownership system, there are. Scott carter, office of technology transfer, california. Technology transfer technology transfer often called tech transfer is a key component in the economic development mission of the university of missouri. As the navys corporate laboratory, the naval research laboratory nrl draws on the powerful resources of a multidisciplinary combination of scientific expertise and modern facilities. There are no technology transfer office blog posts. Technology transfer handbook heriotwatt university.
The role of a technology transfer office tto research and innovation are cornerstones of irelands economic development policy. Office of technology transfer shanghai institutes for. Cus technology transfer operations were decentralized in july 2016. Va technology transfer program briefing 2 mb, pdf managing ip at the va research office. Technology transfer technology transfer is the process by which a developer of technology makes its technology available to a commercial partner that will exploit the technology. For example, an analysis of incentive structure systems might be beneficial to assess why some faculty members circumvent the technology transfer office and patent outside the university lawson, 20. Transferring knowledge and innovation from a public research organization to the private sector for commercial application and public benefit requires a formal mechanisma technology transfer office ttoto protect and license intellectual property. If you would like more information about how to print, save, and work with pdfs. Many companies, universities and governmental organizations now have an office of technology transfer tto, also known as tech transfer or techxfer dedicated to identifying research which has potential commercial interest and strategies for how to exploit it. What is the role of the technology transfer offices in.
Pdf technology transfer in united states universities. Autm is an association of over 3100 technology transfer professionals thats committed to helping you bring your research to life. Technology transfer the ottawa hospital research institute. Case western reserve universitys technology transfer office tto serves our innovators with fullspectrum intellectual property services. The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the governing board of the national research council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the national academy of sciences, the national academy of engineering, and the institute of medicine. Technology transfer 297 thus, the bayhdole act of 1980 effectively estab lished the field of university technology transfer. Knowledge and technology transfer university of stuttgart.
This is something universities have become involved in since the bayh dole act was passed in 1980. Va technology transfer directive provides guidance and instruction regarding intellectual property inventions and the transfer of new scientific discoveries to benefit the public good technology transfer. Marketing roles of university technology transfer offices. Harvard office of technology development harvard office of.
Licensing of intellectual property rights to parties outside the university is one significant manner in which technology transfer is accomplished, and is the focus of this policy. Significant state investment has been made over the past decade in science and technology resulting in a strong base of research expertise. Although utm technology transfer office is known for its support and flexibility towards academics pursuing commercialisation, the role of the extraordinary individuals. If the application is submitted to the uspto electronically, it must be in pdf file. Technology transfer policy office of technology transfer. Thousands of great ideas are thought up at the university. The primary missions of the tto are to transfer dartmouth technology to our nation and the world to benefit society, enhance the recruitment and retention of worldclass faculty and staff through fair and transparent policies, and generate and distribute revenue from the. Technology transfer is the process of translating ideas and creations that can be patented or ed into commercial products. Our staff is skilled at identifying the market potential for faculty inventions, pursuing u. The process of technology transfer involves the initial submission to the tlo of a new technology which has arisen from research or activity undertaken by mit employees. The staff in the ninds and nimh technology transfer offices combine education and experience in the multiple areas of science, technology transfer, marketing, law, public policy and patent examination. The process then moves to evaluation, potential patenting, marketing and licensing the intellectual property to third parties. The idea center is the fundamental resource for all commercialization and entrepreneurial activities at the university of notre dame.
This paper, however, focuses on the transfer of technology from universities, since universities have special challenges and institutional problems that may not. As the navys corporate laboratory, the naval research laboratory nrl draws on the powerful resources of a combination of scientific expertise and modern facilities. The goal is to make the processes of invention disclosure, patent application, marketing and eventual commercialization as seamless as possible. View technology transfer research papers on academia. Office of technology transfer morgan state university. Technology transfer office priorities and mission we conducted an online survey consisting of 26 ranking questions covering the following major factors. Evaluating university technology transfer offices springerlink. The goals the goals need to be broader than that and be integrated with the entire mission of the university. Pdf technology transfer and technology transfer intermediaries. Although patentable inventions are the focus of the majority of the office of technology developments licensing activities, we also handle s for software, tangible materials disclosures for biological materials antibodies, cell lines, etc. Technology transfer tt is the process of sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, methods of manufacturing, samples of manufacturing and facilities among. Technology transfer office technology transfer office. Cooperative research and development agreements cradas are legal agreements between a government research and development laboratory and a nonnavy partner to cooperatively conduct research and development in a given technical area and share in the technical results derived from the joint effort.
Bu is committed to getting our researchers ideas, technology, and work into the hands of the people they can benefit. This paper challenges these efforts by exploring key management issues for university technology transfer offices ttos and the impact of location on the selection of appropriate commercialization models. Peter middendorf, vice rector for knowledge and technology transfer. The technology transfer office connects researchers with industry to bring inventions to the marketplace. Through this technology transfer office, polyu conducts such strategic activities in four major modes, namely spinoff companies, collaborative research, consultancy as well as technology licensing. The tto works with researchers and students in every college to ready new inventions for the patenting process and potential licensing opportunities. Hhs technology transfer policies and procedures manual note. The mission of the office of technology transfer is to promote and facilitate the transfer of useful technologies to the commercial sector so that the public can directly benefit from the ingenuity and creativity of our outstanding researchers. The staff in the hjf technology transfer and commercialization office encourages scientists and private industry to collaborate on research and development projects with an eye toward protecting intellectual property through patents, s, trademarks, or trade secrets, and creating successful commercialization strategies that ultimately benefit the public.
Navy technology transfer partnership options office of. The search may also save the inventor futile efforts to pursue development of an. Read chapter 1 the growth of university technology transfer. Select a folder for the exported file or click choose a different folder and navigate to the appropriate folder.
Technology transfer tt is the process of sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, methods of manufacturing, samples of manufacturing and facilities among governments and other. Through knowledge and technology transfer the university of stuttgart transforms ist findings into innovations that can be used in industry and society. The office for technology transfer and licensing ottl website offers the boston college community guidance and resources to assist them in identifying, protecting, and commercializing innovations and seeks to engage the broader business community in identifying innovations and faculty research programs of interest. There is some variability in the proportion that each group receives, however, based on the individual university and whether the product is a patented invention or ed material thursby 2000. Technology transfer office standing among the best. Using nonwoven materials in diy face masks updates and information on coronavirus covid19 utrf staff members are following safety guidelines and many are working remotely. It is a reference document to help you in your discussions with the technology transfer office tto professionals who will help you evaluate the potential of your technology and help bring it to market, secure development funding or grow universityindustry collaboration. International cases on innovation, knowledge and technology transfer. Fy 2016 annual report on technology transfer fy16 page 5 technology transfer functions are critical to accelerating utility of public research and development investments, creating economic activity, and in job creation and sustainable economic development. Technology transfer, also called transfer of technology tot, is the process of transferring disseminating technology from the person or organization that owns or holds it to another person or organization. The alertwatch system is currently being piloted in 75 operating rooms throughout the um health system. Rehabilitation engineering research center on technology transfer. This plan is intended to guide doe, particularly its office of technology transitions ott, in promoting scientific and technical innovation that advances the economic, energy and national security interests of the country. Can centralized technology transfer save public research.
Tech transfer complements the research mission of the university by providing the research a path to move innovative discoveries to commercial companies to further develop the technology and make it useful for mankind. Kim 2002 used two dimensions to analyse the transfer of technology namely, the market mediation and the role of foreign supplier. Our mission is to help these ideas cross the borders of the university and put knowledge and technologies into practice. Autm the leading association in technology transfer.
Technology development salk institute for biological studies. Technology transfer offices are tasked with seeing to it that such intellectual. Building on its strong culture of encouraging fundamental research, this technology transfer and commercialization strategy proposes a detailed action plan aiming to. Managing ip disclosure and protecting ip identified with the potential to create socioeconomic value. The goal of a technology transfer office should be to encourage technology transfer, innovation, and. The office of intellectual property optimization ipo, formerly otc has a new website.
Perspectives of universityindustry technology transfer in. The 2009 survey of technology transfer offices by maryann feldman. Technology transfer, also known as tech transfer or technology commercialization, is the process by which valuable research, skills, knowledge, andor technology is delivered from government, colleges and universities, or other research institutions into the corporate environment where it can be nurtured and developed into a commercial product or service with wider application and distribution. In a similar vein, this study could be enhanced by a faculty perspective. The universitys industry engagement and technology development offices are here to help, whether that means facilitating industry meetings, obtaining a patent, completing license agreements, or providing guidance for starting a new company. Harvard office of technology development harvard office. The ott helps move ars research discoveries to the marketplace.
A previous report prepared by the research and technology. Save to pdf global technology transfer group took the original breathtaking elements of a penthouse built in 1927 and blended them with the needs of the modern workplace, an ideal space for the portlandbased patent transaction firm. Pdf technology transfer offices and commercialization of. Naval research laboratory technology transfer office. The office also acts as industrys gateway to innovation at the university of houston, uniting uh with startups, midsize companies, large corporations. Responsibility towards the outside world has been one of the fundamental values of masaryk university. Global technology transfer group gtt offices by jhl design. Office of technology transfer shanghai institutes for biological sciences. The technology transfer office supports the interactions between the research institute, industry and other partners through services such as. Technology transfer office article about technology. There has also been significant growth in the number of startup companies forming to develop and commercialize.
University of manitoba research technology transfer. The office of technology transfer ott is responsible for ars technology transfer program and is delegated the authority to administer the patent and licensing program for all intramural research conducted by usda. Universitys technology transfer and commercialization. Pdf performance evaluations of technology transfer offices. It can occur through publications, educated students entering the workforce, exchanges at conferences, and relationships with industry. Lauren orefice and david ginty say it would be a dream come true to improve the lives of patients. These dimensions show if receiver of technology make payment for the usage or. Those innovations contribute to our societys competitiveness, our ability to reflect and our economic wellbeing. Fostering technology transfer, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The ottawa hospital research institute has made a commitment to innovation and maximizing the impact of its research on health care as well as the local, provincial and national economies.
Technology transfer process mit technology licensing office. This has led the umass amherst technology transfer office tto to create programs that encourage and assist faculty and students in starting new companies that can contribute to our global technology economy and engender a diverse innovation ecosystem in. Programs to transfer technology from universities and government agencies to the private sector are a cornerstone of economic development in the us economy. We are very grateful to ken nisbet, robin rasor, and the staff of the um office of technology transfer for their. Bring to market research support boston university. The key performance indicators, which govern the success of the university technology transfer, are specifically selected and examined. Commercialization engine idea center university of. The university recognizes and supports technology transfer as an integral component of the universitys mission. This booklet is based on the university of michigans inventors guide to technology transfer, with adaptation for penn state and the penn state office of technology management otm. Harvard stem cell research receives support from sarepta to advance invivo genome editing toward prospective therapy. University of manitoba research technology transfer office. And it is one of the main responsibilities of the institute for entrepreneurship, which is, in essence, the technology transfer office of polyu. Montana state university technology transfer office po box 170531 bozeman, mt 59717. Technology transfer office the main objective of the uwc technology transfer office is to support and facilitate the protection and commercialisation of uwcs intellectual property ip by.
Ceo justin adams expects to be marketing the technology within a year, following fda approval. Furthermore, the findings are based on us university system that. Intellectual property and technology transfer house of commons. Technology transfer office of research and technology.
There are many commercialization options, and the office of technology transfer ott has experience in managing the complexities of technology transfer. Technology transfer office financial definition of technology. We market and license the technology to an existing business, or assist you in creating a new entity as a licensee a startup. The majority of the funds are distributed between the university, the technology transfer office, the inventor, and the inventors department. This booklet is based on the university of michigans inventors guide to technol ogy transfer, with adaptation for penn state and the penn state office of technology management otm. It is the mission of the technology transfer office tto to facilitate the implementation of the nrls innovative technologies in products and services to benefit the public. Early feedback is positive, and the technology is attracting a steady flow of seed funding from angel investors. The office of technology transfer at jpl ott at jpl specifically aims to focus on jpl intellectual property management and licensing, and. Hhs technology transfer policies office of technology. To connect with us during this time, please reach out to your licensing manager over email or via the general utrf contact lines.
Technology transfer office concordia university wisconsin. An inventors guide to technology transfer office of the. University technology transfer office business models. By analyzing the highlights of the major activities reported by the technology transfer offices ttos of twenty us major universities, the performances of tto activities are quantitatively assessed and the associated scores are compared with each other. The office of technology commercialization protects purdue university intellectual property and leads the technology transfer activities for patented purdue innovations with a goal to help society live healthier, happier, longer lives. Foster a progressive culture of technology transfer and commercialization. Welcome to the dartmouth college technology transfer office. The office of technology transfer and innovation otti manages patents, s and trademarks, and works with faculty and the intellectual property committee to file patents for inventions. We map the relative success of technology licensing to. The university of alabama office for innovation and commercialization is primarily responsible for commercializing the innovations generated by ua faculty, staff and students, either through licenses to industry partners or via the formation of spinoff enterprises based on ua technologies.
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