Functions of ORIC

Intellectual Property and Legal Services

Review and analyze all new invention disclosures

• Identify and establish collaborations and/or licensing agreements associated with the Institute’s intellectual property.
• Identify potential synergies for University with non-profit research Institutes and academic licensing offices
• Enhance culture of IP capture, including an ongoing evaluation of Institute research for IP potential.
• Conduct collaborative research agreement review for PIs conducting research under a contract with outside institutions
• Oversee any litigation that may arise related to Institute IP Manage any infringement matters that may arise related to Institute IP
• Monetize royalty streams from licenses
• Oversee IP webpage, in conjunction with the web committee
• Work with Development Office to promote Institute IP success stories. Utilize success stories to leverage commercialization efforts.
• Collaborate with the Principal Liaison for Technical Marketing and Licensing on the commercialization of the Institute’s IP in coordination with manager industrial linkages