Technology Licensing

Starting with the fall 2009 term, this course will be renumbered as ITP 6305.

Commercialization of technology from academia to industry occurs at the intersection of science, business, and law. Whether in academic technology transfer or in business development, interdisciplinary skills in these areas are necessary for successful technology licensing. Since technology commercialization is a relatively new profession and training is primarily 'on the job,' many professionals lack fundamental skills. This commercialization and licensing practicum will teach practical skills necessary for successful technology transfer in both academic and industrial sectors (focusing on the biopharmaceutical sector). The skills emphasized in this course are practice-oriented valuation of technology and Intellectual Property (IP), market research, and use of financial, legal (contract and licensing law), and scientific information for negotiation of technology licenses. Students will examine ethical considerations encountered in university-to-industry relations such as conflict-of-interest, legal, and IP issues arising among government, academia, and industry.

There are no current sections scheduled for this course number.
Please note that courses have been assigned new numbers beginning with the fall term.
Please check the new course number for course availability.