Tech Transfer Tutorial V3

This document provides a detailed overview of technology transfer practices in U.S. colleges and universities, emphasizing the role of research institutions in advancing economic development through the formal commercialization of intellectual property. It explains the foundational legal, policy, and operational frameworks—particularly the Bayh-Dole Act—that enable universities to patent and license inventions and creative works, outlines various forms of intellectual property and the associated processes for their protection and licensing, and addresses revenue distribution, conflict-of-interest management, and the broader impact of academic technology transfer on innovation, industry collaboration, and societal benefit. The tutorial also considers the challenges and practical considerations involved in technology transfer, illustrating its significance to the university mission and the broader economy.