University of Washington
Administrative Policy Statements		 Rev/Dec 27, 2008 59.4.1

Table of Contents

1. Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property

2. Patents: A General Overview

3. Copyrights: A General Overview

4. Evaluation, Patenting, and Licensing

5. License Revenue

6. Confidentiality and Public Disclosure

7. Relationships With Industry

8. Additional Information
      

Technology Transfer

(Approved by the Provost and Executive Vice President by authority of Executive Order No. 4)


1.   Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property

Technology transfer is the transfer of intellectual property rights between the University and companies or other entities outside the University. Such intellectual property rights may consist of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. The University unit responsible for all technology transfer and related intellectual property matters is the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (OIPTT). This policy statement provides general information and a description of the procedures of the OIPTT. The University's "Patent, Invention, and Copyright Policy" may be found in the University Handbook, Volume Four, Part V, Chapter 7.

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