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From my experience, I have concluded that university technology transfer offices do not spend adequate time and resources assessing the commercial potential of university based inventions. University technology managers don't like to hear it, but the AUTM database reveals just how small the royalties generated by university based IP are. The budgets for technology assessment are small and unfortunately "you get what you pay for." For example, some universities have told me that I can review technology for them but that I am limited to just a few hours of research, hardly enough to make a meaningful determination of commercial viability. Of course, the classic ...
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Getting research from the lab to the market is a tough job, but for the ones who succeed in this endeavor, the reward can be massive. However, we live in a world of fast-changing industries, and getting aboard on this train is not a trivial task. If you are on a path of developing your business idea or innovation, we are sure that this is something you already know. So far, you may have even come across a number of obstacles and wondered: "What am I doing wrong? What should be my next step?"Certainly, you will agree that on this road to success every help you can get is more than welcome. Therefore, to prepare for the labor market and improve the ability to exploit ...
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The Army invites research institutions and small businesses to attend its September 10, 2019 STTR Industry Day Event in Chapel Hill, NC at The Friday Center . Please register at the link below. It is an opportunity to network and to form collaborations to apply for one of the 21 PH I awards and 7 PH II awards . Additionally, the Army’s office of small business programs and application reviewers will be there to answer questions as to how to submit a successful application. There are 7 topics. The authors of the 7 topics will be present to answer questions. Descriptions of the 7 topics are provided via the registration link below. Here ...
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Abstract Success Tips on Submitting a Great Session Description AUTM aims to select a balanced mix of sessions and speakers to appeal to all experience levels and reflect timely and interesting topics. The volume of submissions is large, and slots at each conference limited, so getting an abstract accepted is very competitive (usually 1 in 3 are picked). We have put together some helpful tips to maximize your chances for success. Submit a complete and well-thought-out session description. Every year we see (and reject) poorly-written abstracts that are little more than a title or include spelling and grammatical errors. Show that you ...
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Hello everyone! My institution is engaged in multiple industry-sponsored projects. We are interested in developing a student IP training module which students would be required to review prior to working on said projects. Has anyone developed anything like this and made available throughout your institution? Thanks- Linda
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The Milken Institute numbers tell only part of the story. The March for Science made front page news all over the United States as we celebrated Earth Day, but the profession of tech transfer marches in support of science every day — whether the media is watching or not. At the University of Florida Office of Technology Licensing , we like to think we make a difference for the #GatorGood , indeed, the greater global good, every time we help move a scientist’s discovery from the lab into the marketplace where it can make the world a better place. Last week, the Milken Institute released its newest ranking of the technical commercialization efforts of ...
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Greetings! For those of you who have a serious (or even casual) interest in playing golf and are planning to come to Chicago for the 2017 AUTM Central Region Meeting (July 10-12), have we (once again) got a FUN opportunity for you: The Officially UNOFFICIAL 2017 AUTM Central Region Golf Event . And we’re letting you know about The Officially UNOFFICIAL 2017 AUTM Central Region Golf Event well in advance so you can arrange/make your travel plans so you don’t miss out on this opportunity. Actually, The Officially UNOFFICIAL 2017 AUTM Central Region Golf Event will be a fairly “casual,” “informal,” and hopefully “fun-filled” way to play some ...
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For those who are coming to the 2017 Central Region Meeting and would like to "relax" by playing some card or board games, have I got an idea for you! I'm planning to bring to Chicago several card games (e.g., Uno, Dominion, 7 Wonders: Duel, Thunderstone, Splendor, Race for the Galaxy, Eminent Domain, Castles of Burgundy-The Card Game, Bang!), as well as several board games (e.g., Blokus, Lords of Waterdeep, Ticket to Ride, Roll for the Galaxy, Settlers of Catan, Suburbia) that are easy to learn, generally play in 20-60 minutes, are fun (i.e. are not Monopoly or Risk), and go well with your favorite fruit of the vine (wine) or malt beverage (beer). For those ...
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The word “passive” gets a bad rap. There’s passive aggressive behavior. There are people who are passive and just let life happen to them. But there’s nothing bad about the passive job seeker. As a matter of fact, it’s often the preference, here’s why: What’s a Passive Job Seeker? First, let’s define a passive job seeker. A passive job seeker is not actively looking for a job. They’re gainfully employed in their field of choosing. They are excelling in their current position and focused on it, not looking for something else. They are also largely untouchable. They are not actively looking so they are missing all your job ads and posts. They are not ...
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You are encouraged to celebrate the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) Technology Transfer Professionals Day on Monday, December 12. This date is the 36 th anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act which dramatically expanded the profession and promoted the process by which basic research is transferred to companies for development and commercialization into products that benefit society. Reach out to your technology transfer office and get to know your technology transfer professionals while learning more about disclosing inventions, the licensing process, ways to partner and how you can participate and earn money. The day began last year at St. Jude ...
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Northwestern University is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property on the Evanston campus to advance intellectual property efforts and collaboration opportunities. This position will manage, develop and maintain legal, regulatory, and compliance oversight of all intellectual property (IP) related needs including: advising clients on legal provisions IP related agreements, such as non-disclosure agreements and license agreements and IP provisions in agreements. The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate and have seven or more years’ experience in patent drafting and prosecution, patent opinion drafting and licensing/agreement work. Their ...
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Posting Category Healthcare - Other Interest Area Health Care - other Interest Category Research Sub Interest Research Country *United States State Pennsylvania City Philadelphia Requirements · Bachelor’s Degree or higher, or commensurate work experience in lieu of degree · Experience with contractual agreements including, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, clinical research organization agreements, consulting agreements, collaborative research agreements, and data transfer agreements ...
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Dear all, I would like to request your assistance in helping us assessing the impact of the Prometheus and Myriad decisions of the US Supreme Court on your IP and licensing strategy with respect to the medical field , in particular diagnosis e.g. biomarkers. The Questionaire for which we provide the following link has been designed in order to collect the responses of the most relevant TTOs worldwide. Please complete it wherever you feel comfortable in providing data and sharing your experience. https://goo.gl/forms/3TyakNbrSUDAGcVe2 We hope to collect the response by the end of August. All data will be ...
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This is a post that first appeared on LinkedIn and probably best fits technology transfer professionals who are just starting out. However, making a name for yourself in this industry is incredibly important in landing your dream job. Let’s face it, technology commercialization is a close-knit niche. People tend to stay, and while they might work for different organizations, they seldom leave the field. We work with a lot of clients at prestigious universities, companies, and labs and they all want experience. But experience isn’t enough to stand out among other candidates. 5 Tips on How to Get Employers to Ask for You by Name Standing out ...
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For those who are coming to the 2016 Central Region Meeting and would like to "relax" by playing some card or board games, have I got an idea for you! I'm planning to bring to Nashville several card games (e.g., Uno, Dominion, Thunderstone, Splendor, Star Realms, Eminent Domain, Innovation, Fluxx), as well as several board games (e.g., Blokus, Ticket to Ride, Roll for the Galaxy, Settlers of Catan, Suburbia) that are easy to learn, generally play in 20-60 minutes, are fun (i.e. are not Monopoly or Risk), and go well with your favorite fruit of the vine (wine) or malt beverage (beer). For those who are already "gamers," or are simply interested in having some ...
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Greetings! For those of you who have a serious (or even casual) interest in playing golf and are planning to come to Nashville for the 2016 AUTM Central Region Meeting (July 18-20), have we (once again) got a FUN opportunity for you: The Officially UNOFFICIAL 2016 AUTM Central Region Golf Event . And we’re letting you know about The Officially UNOFFICIAL 2016 AUTM Central Region Golf Event well in advance so you can arrange/make your travel plans so you don’t miss out on this opportunity. Actually, The Officially UNOFFICIAL 2016 AUTM Central Region Golf Event will be a fairly “casual,” “informal,” and hopefully “fun-filled” way to play ...
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We are proud to announce the business and intellectual assets of the Vortechs Group have been acquired by Tekcapital PLC, a global university technology and intellectual property services company located in Oxford, England. Glen Gardner, President and founder of Vortechs Group said, “We’re thrilled about the opportunities this affords the current and future clients of the Vortechs Group. As a division of Tekcapital we are better positioned to offer a greater depth of service outside of executive search. This relationship complements our dedication to providing the best executive recruiting solutions in the technology transfer industry and expands our relationships ...
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Most of our clients don’t come to us first thing. Who wants to pay a recruiter, right? It’s so easy to find tech transfer talent. After a few months of exhaustive search and nothing to show for it, they call. I think for most of them there’s still a question in their mind – how are they going to find the right person? We couldn’t. I’m going to let you in on a little secret. It’s not easy for technology transfer people or university HR departments to find top talent, but it is easy for us. We’ve spent years cultivating relationships with top people in the industry. Most of those folks aren’t looking, so the only way you can get to them is to have an ...
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I wanted to share an idea on this blog that I found fascinating. Our neighbors to the north, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce presented an innovative concept of mandatory entrepreneurial education in middle school. The video was inspired by Manitoba BOLD, a crowd-sourced effort to discover what citizens envision for the future of the community. A Bentley University survey of millennials found 66% wanted to have their own business someday and 37% wanted to work for themselves. Yet the Brookings Institute reports business start-up rates are much lower than in the 1980s. Why is that? More young people want to work for themselves and yet less of them are ...
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Today is the last day of the AUTM 2016 Annual Meeting. There are still many opportunities to network and meet potential partners. Start your day by attending the Industry Innovation Roundtable Plenary and Awards Presentation, 9 – 11am, Seaport Ballroom – Level 2. Recommended classes for First Timers include: F3 Apps Across America Location: Harbor C – Level 2 F4 Free or Minimal Cost Tools and Strategies for In-house Patent Prosecution Searches Location: Harbor D – Level 2 F10 Partnering Without Borders: Accelerating Global Treatments to Patients Location: Cortez Hill – Level 3 G2 Beyond Alternative Dispute Resolution: Managing Conflict ...
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