JenniferDyerExecutiveDirector
USCStevensCenterforInnovation
OurMission
Ourmission istomaximizethetranslationofUSCresearchintoproductsforpublicbenefitthroughlicenses,collaborations andthepromotionofentrepreneurship andinnovation.
University-wideresourceforUSC
innovators
Managestechnologycommercializationofinventionsresultingfromtheuniversity’s$702millionresearch
portfolio
Fostersinnovationthroughstartups,corporate
collaborations,sponsoredevents&programs
OurHistory
MarkStevens,USCTrusteeUSC‘81,MS‘84
University-wideresourcefortranslatinginnovationstothemarket
• Startedin1971asUSC’sOfficeofTechnologyLicensing
• $22millionendowmentbyMarkandMaryStevensin2004establishedtheUSCStevensInstituteforTechnologyCommercialization
• RenamedtoUSCStevensCenterforInnovation in2007toreflectbroaderfocusonallacademicdisciplines
• USCStevensCentermanagesuniversity-ownedIPstemmingfrom$702millionannualresearchfunding
OurFunctionsandServices
Licensing CorporateCollaborations
PatentsandContracts Operations
USCStevensTechnologyCommercialization4-YearDashboardFY2014-17
USCStevensMetrics:IncreasingImpactofUniversityResearch
GetStartedwithUSCStevens
http://stevens.usc.edu
DiscloseYourInvention
DiscloseYourInvention
ContinuetoSophiaportal(viaUSClog-in)
DiscloseYourInvention• ProcessbeginsbydisclosingyourinventiontotheUSCStevensCenterforInnovation
• Benefits:• Protectstheinnovationforcommercializationbyindustry(includingstartup
formationifappropriate).
• Providesthebestopportunityforyourinnovationtohavethegreatestsocietalandcommercialimpact.
• Offersfinancialincentives– Asuccessfullicenseresultsinfinancialgainfortheinventorsandfinancialsupportforthedepartmentandcollege.
• Policy:http://policy.usc.edu/files/2014/02/intellectual_property.pdf
DiscloseBEFOREpublishingAvoidlossofIntellectualPropertyrightsduetoownpublication
Confidentiality,Data,&MaterialAgreements• To enhance USC research & increase collaboration with industry,
non-profit, & other academic institutions, USC Stevens encourages transfer of materials to and from our campuses
• Examples of types of materials requested:• Biological (from DNA to live animals)• Non-biological• Chemical compounds• Data contained in databases• Software codes
• Agreements to provide rights to use data for research or education purposes are also managed through this process
Confidentiality,Data&MaterialAgreements
• Submitarequest&savetimewithonlineCDA/MTAportal
• On-demandupdatesusingyourUSCNetIDlog-in
NeedMTA/CDAhelp? [email protected] or(213)821-0939
stevens.usc.edu/researchers/mta-cda
ContactUSCStevens:TechCommercialization
Selectyourdepartment
http://stevens.usc.edu/contact-us
USCStevensOfficeHours• Meet1:1withourlicensing &corporatecollaborationsteammembers• Schedule ordropinwithoutanappointment• AllUSCfaculty,researchers&inventorswelcome• Locations:UPC(DRB295),HSC(NRT2517A-C),ISI,ICT
UPC Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00– 10:00AM BonnieWolfe Nikolaus Traitler
10:00– 12:00PM DeniseMcKenzie Moumita Chakraborty LawrenceLau
1:00– 3:00PM CamiloAnsarah Taylor Phillips
3:00– 5:00PM RakeshPandit DavidMellman PatrickMaloney
HSC
8:00– 10:00AM BonnieWolfe
10:00– 12:00PM MinaZion CamiloAnsarah
1:00– 3:00PM DavidMellman
3:00– 5:00PM Moumita Chakraborty
ICT TaylorPhillips
ISI RakeshPandit
http://stevens.usc.edu/researchers/office-hours
USCScientificDiscovery&InventionDisclosuretoUSCStevens
Evaluation
IntellectualPropertyProtection
MarketingtoPotentialPartners
AgreementNegotiation&LicensetoCompanyorUSCStartup
Development&CommercializationbyLicensee
ProductSales,TechnologyImpact&RoyaltyIncome
OurCommercializationProcessUSCStevens:workingwithyoueverystep
Ongoingassessment
stevens.usc.edu/researchers/commercialization-process
CorporateCollaboration:Process
TypesofRelationships- SponsoredResearch- Licensing- Incubatoraccess- NewCo.creation- Equityinvestment- Flexible,multi-faceted
TypesofEngagement- Involvementwithresearchers- Student-orientedengagement- Accesstoresources- Involvementwithcentersofexpertiseandschools- Economicdevelopment
Workingwithyoutoformulatetherightpartneringstrategiesforsuccess
OurServiceCommitment
EfficientFlexibleAccountable
ü Reviewandmakeadecisiononallcompleteinventiondisclosureswithin30daysofreceipt
ü Communicateallongoingpatentdecisionsatleast60daysinadvanceofanydeadline
ü Sendoutaninitialmaterialtransferagreement(MTA)within3daysofreceivingallrequiredinformation
ü ReviewIPtermsinsponsoredresearchandotheragreementswithin5businessdaysofreceipt
ü Holdindividualmeetingswithfacultyandlabasrequestedü Conductseminars relatedtotechnologycommercializationand
corporatecollaborationsforfacultyandstudents
Technology AdvancementGrantsFundingupto$50,000perprojectforearlystageUSC-ownedtechnologies
USCStevensPrograms&FundingAnnouncements
Programs InnovationEvents Announcements
Start-UpInvestmentProgramApplicationsacceptedonrollingbasis
LegalOfficeHours
LegalExterns&InnovationInternsTechcommercialization&corporatecollaborations
CounselingtoallUSCinnovators(faculty,students,staff,alumni)
StudentInnovatorShowcase
Over$30,000(2017)toawardstudentinventionsandstartups
NationalAcademyofInventors
USCChapterstartedin2016tohonorUSCinventors
CommercializationAwards
AnnualUSCStevensawardstorecognizelicensingsuccesses
RequestsforProposals
Externalcompetitivefundingopportunities
http://stevens.usc.edu/researchers/program-funding-announcements
USCStevens:PartofaGlobalInnovationEcosystem
WeareactivememberstosupportinnovationatUSC
Website:
http://stevens.usc.edu/contact-us
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