George Mason University researchers must promptly submit a disclosure when they develop an invention, software code, tangible property or copyright (non-software material) in compliance with obligations under federal funding and other university sponsor agreements.
The benefits of working with Office of Technology Transfer:
- Protect your ideas: We handle patent, trademark, and copyright filings to safeguard your intellectual property (IP)
- Manage your portfolio: Our team ensures your IP is well-managed and protected.
- Forge partnerships: We negotiate licensing agreements to launch your technology into the market.
- Empower creators: We guide entrepreneurial faculty, staff, and students in startup ventures.
- Navigate regulations: We ensure compliance with federal rules and IP sponsor reporting.
Helpful Resources:
- Disclose your innovation: Submit your Invention Disclosure Form for expert review and commercialization possibilities.
- Navigate the tech transfer process: We streamline the process, from licensing to marketing.
- Understand Mason's IP Policy: Learn about rights of authorship, ownership, and financial benefits and the roles and responsibilities under Mason's Patents & Copyright Policy of intellectual property.
- United States Patent And Trademark Office: Dive deeper into IP questions at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.