How does the commercialization process work?
Commercializing copyright at McMaster, St. Joseph’s Healthcare or Hamilton Health Sciences generally follows the following steps: • Disclosure – When an author feels they have created something with commercial potential, they contact MILO to discuss the work. MILO will usually then ask the creator to complete the Copyright Disclosure Form. • Assessment of Ownership – MILO will review the disclosure form and determine who has an interest in the work, taking into account factors such as: • The authors’ affiliation to the university or hospital (e.g.
