TTO Management

We work with new and developing technology transfer offices to assist them in improving their processes and efficiency. This includes many aspects and is specific to each office. Custom assessments can be provided to individual offices to identify areas that need development and/or improvement. Some of the aspects we can support with include:

1) Policies, Procedures and Templates: This can range from developing an overall IP policy, to other more specific TTO policies and procedures for handling invention disclosures, technology assessments, patent filings, marketing and commercialization. We can also support in developing the templates necessary for an efficient TTO, including invention disclosure forms, confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), material transfer agreements (MTAs), research collaboration, inter-institutional, patent management and license agreements. Furthermore, an inventor handbook or guide can be developed to put this information in an easy to understand format which facilitates increased invention disclosures from faculty.

2) Invention Disclosures: It is critical to be able to engage with your researchers to maintain a regular flow of invention disclosures. We can assist with developing and implementing strategies that can significantly increase the number of invention disclosures.

3) Lack of Resources: Technology Transfer is a very complicated process requiring many different skills and expertise. In order to overcome gaps in available resources, we can assist your office to develop strategies to leverage external consultants to perform certain duties including technology & market assessments, prior art searches, patent drafting and even marketing and commercialization.

4) Marketing: Technology commercialization cannot happen if potential licensees are not aware of your technology portfolio. Therefore, it is critical to have a marketing strategy which may include your own TTO web site, online technology portals, social media, technology briefs, conferences, trade shows, and videos.

5) Professional Development & Training: We can work with your staff to provide customized training programs, mentoring and coaching to support staff in developing a technology transfer skill set.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss how we can support your Tech Transfer Office with any of the aspects mentioned above.