The Office of Technology Management is available to assist with all aspects of the creation, protection and commercialization of Intellectual Property generated by the University Hospitals community. Intellectual property can include patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, with the first two of most importance in our setting.
Through the Office of Technology Management, we can assist with properly documenting the concept or idea, evaluating the patent landscape and marketplace for competing technologies, filing the necessary patent or copyright paperwork to protect the idea, identifying potential industry partners and negotiating agreements to commercialize the technology, through licenses, start-ups, or other vehicles.
By these activities we work to ensure that the idea receives the maximum market exposure and is able to impact the largest number of patients, bridging the gap between the discovery and healing components of our mission.
Contact us today for help with a specific concept or to discuss ways
in which we might be able to help support your activities (216) 844-1415