What is the role of Office of Contractual Review?
The Office of Contractual Review is responsible for identifying, protecting and licensing intellectual property of the University. Key steps include:Protection • Review invention disclosures • Patent applications/patent prosecution • Copyright registration Licensing/Commercialization • Technology marketing • License agreements • License option agreements • New company formation • Inventor royalty sharing agreements • Disbursement of royalty income Other Agreements • Inter-institutional agreements (for technology co-owned with other institutions) • Material transfer agreements • Confidentiality agreements The Office of Contractual Review is responsible for all research agreements, master agreements, memorandums of understanding, etc. related to research programs. However, the Office of Contractual Review will assist with a review of any terms associated with intellectual property matters.
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