By Department of Nanoscale Science & Engineering, University at Albany
We can help faculty, staff and students: - Identify novel innovations and assess the potential user community and markets for those inventions - Protect intellectual property through patent, trademark and/or copyright, as appropriate - Evaluate pathways and develop strategies for development and commercialization - Find partners and negotiate agreements that provide value to all partners while preserving options and intellectual property rights for UAlbany participants Here are a few reasons why you'd want to contact our office: - If you want to receive, or share, specialized research material from, or with, another organization, we will draft, negotiate and execute a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA). - If you plan to exchange proprietary or confidential information with someone not affiliated with UAlbany, a Mutual Confidential Disclosure Agreement (MCDA) is required. - If you want to enrich your research by interacting with companies, we will share our experience, brainstorm options and help you plan next steps. - If a company wants to fund your research, we will work with the Sponsored Programs Administration to negotiate a sponsorship agreement that provides mutual value and fosters a long-term relationship. - If a company or entrepreneur wants to use your idea or invention in a commercial enterprise, we will explore options, draft a licensing agreement and negotiate favorable terms that allow you to financially benefit through royalty payments that can support further research. - If you want to start a company, we'll connect you with the expertise and resources you need to become a successful entrepreneur.
