| HOW DOES THE CSU PATENT PROGRAM
WORK?
The VPRIT Office administers the CSU Patent Program. The Assistant Vice
President for Research acts as the University Patent Officer. CSURF is
the designated agent of the University to manage the intellectual property
of the University with respect to commercialization.
A series of steps are involved in the patent process:
- Making of an invention by faculty, staff or students.
- The inventor(s) files a written Invention Disclosure
with CSURF and VPRIT Office.
- CSURF works with the inventors to determine whether
patent/licensing should be pursued (alternative disposition of the technology
may also be explored).
- CSURF works with the inventors to develop a list
of potential commercial partners, contacting such companies and developing
a protection and licensing strategy. Patenting and/or licensing are
pursued at CSURF expense.
- If the technology is not pursued the technology may
be returned to the funding agency (if required) or the inventor(s) for
his/her own disposition.
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