What a Technology Transfer Office Does
It receives invention disclosures, decides what to patent, markets technologies to companies, and negotiates licenses. It also balances the interests of the institution, its inventors and the public, which shapes the terms it can offer.
Terms That Matter to a Young Company
Field of use and exclusivity; upfront fees, milestones and royalties; equity; diligence obligations and their timelines; sublicensing rights; and responsibility for patent costs. Terms that look small at signing can decide whether a later investor or partner is willing to commit.
Preparing for the Conversation
Offices respond best to a clear plan: what the company will develop, the research it will run, how it will be funded, and why the terms proposed fit that plan. We help inventors and founders build that case, assess the patent landscape and freedom to operate, and structure the deal.
