Guide to Intellectual Property Management and Technology Transfer at Penn State

— filed under: Tech Transfer

All Penn State employees engaged in research are required to sign the Penn State Intellectual Property Agreement on their first day of employment.
The Office of Technology Management (OTM) manages IP and technology transfer for all campuses of Penn State. How do I contact the Office of Technology Management (OTM)?
When and how to submit an invention disclosure.
40% of licensing revenue is shared with Penn State inventors.
If Penn State declines to protect my invention can I have it returned to me?
Undergraduate students normally own any IP that they create, unless there is a written agreement otherwise. See RAG 12-Faculty Guidance on Student IP Rights and RAG 13-Special Student Intellectual Property Agreement Forms.
Signatory reference for faculty.
Signatory reference for industry.
Contact the Office of Technology Management (OTM) regarding Confidential Disclosure Agreements and Materials Transfer Agreements.
Contact the Office of Technology Management (OTM) if you want to form a company or engage in entrepreneurial activity? www.research.psu.edu/patents
Consulting do’s and don’ts.