Frequently Asked Questions

What is the University’s policy on patentable inventions?
The patent policy of the University is contained in its Collected Rules and Regulations. For more information, you can go here.

Who must fill out an Invention Disclosure Form?
Every invention made by an employee of the University or a student of the University engaged in academic work utilizing facilities of the University needs to be reported to the inventor’s campus technology transfer office.

Where can I find an Invention Disclosure Form?
You can download a form here or obtain one from your campus technology transfer office.

How do I contact my campus technology transfer office?
Contact information for each campus technology transfer office can be found here.