When to Contact OTC

If you find yourself in any of the following situations, please contact OTC so we can work together throughout the technology transfer and commercialization processes:

If you have developed an invention
If you are named as an inventor on a patent application filed by a company or a branch of the U.S. government
If you are asked to provide unpublished information or research results to a company
If you are going to publish a paper or give a presentation about a research project that may involve a new invention
If a company expresses a desire to license technology from your laboratory
If you already have or would like to start a company based on technology developed at the university

Please take the time to review OTC's standard invention disclosure form and keep it in mind when you are conducting research at the University. If you do invent a new or improved technology, complete the form and submit it to OTC.