CLP Technology Transfer & IP Management Flashcards
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A sponsored research agreement (SRA) between a company and a university typically grants the sponsor:
Answer: An option to negotiate a license on inventions arising from the sponsored work
SRAs commonly give the corporate sponsor an option to negotiate a license on resulting inventions, subject to Bayh-Dole obligations.
What is the primary purpose of an invention disclosure form (IDF) in a university TTO process?
Answer: To formally notify the TTO of a potentially patentable invention so it can evaluate and protect it
An IDF is the internal document inventors submit to their TTO to trigger evaluation, and it begins the clock for the university to decide on patent filing.
Which term describes the process by which a licensee gains access to a licensor's know-how, training, and technical support alongside the patent license?
Answer: Technology transfer
Technology transfer encompasses the transmission of technical knowledge, training, and support needed to actually deploy licensed IP commercially.
In IP portfolio management, what is 'IP landscaping'?
Answer: Mapping the existing patent filings in a technology area to identify white spaces and competitive positions
IP landscaping analyzes the patent environment in a technology domain to reveal competitor activity, coverage gaps, and potential licensing opportunities.
What is a continuation application in US patent law, and why is it relevant to licensing?
Answer: A new patent application claiming the same priority date as a parent application but with different or broader claims
A continuation allows the applicant to pursue additional or broader claims while keeping the original priority date, which can strengthen licensing leverage.
What does 'freedom to operate' (FTO) mean in the context of technology transfer?
Answer: A determination that a product or process can be commercialized without infringing valid third-party patents
An FTO analysis determines whether practicing a technology would infringe any in-force patents owned by others, reducing the licensee's infringement risk.