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Building a technology transfer process for a research institute
A research institute wanted more of its work to reach industry, but had no consistent way to capture, assess or license inventions.
The challenge
Researchers were producing commercially interesting results, but disclosures were ad hoc, publication sometimes came before protection, and each industry agreement was negotiated from scratch.
Our approach
- Designed a simple invention disclosure form and assessment process
- Agreed criteria for when to protect, publish or partner
- Developed standard term sheets for evaluation, option and licence agreements, finalised with the institute’s legal advisers
- Ran briefing sessions for research teams on confidentiality and disclosure
The outcome
The institute now has a consistent route from discovery to industry partnership, with researchers clear on when to talk to the technology transfer team and partners receiving familiar, workable terms.