1. ABOUT US

   1. History

   2. OTT Staff

   3. Office Pictures

   4. Partnerships

   5. Success Stories

   6. UNCG OTT Model

   7. 2004 - 2009 Strategic Plan

   8. Contact Us

   9. Driving Directions

2. FOR INNOVATORS

   1. Inventor Information

   2. Inventor Guide

   3. Forms and Agreements

   4. Title to Intellectual Property and Inventorship

   5. UNCG Patent and Invention Policy

   6. Patents

   7. Policies

   8. Research Grants and Funding Resources

   9. Definitions

   10. FAQs

3. FOR INDUSTRY

   1. Available Technology for Licensing

   2. Entrepreneur Guide

   3. Start-up Companies

   4. Business Plan Resources

   5. Links for Entrepreneurs

1. OTT Links
   1. OTT Home Page
   2. Office of Technology Transfer Workshop
   3. For Entrepreneurs
   4. Local Resources
   5. Business Plan Resources
   6. Professional Organizations
   7. Patent Search Resources
   8. Government Sources and Law
   9. Master Calendar of UNCG Research and Important Events

1. News and Events
2. About Us
3. For Innovators
   1. Inventor Information
   2. Guide for Inventors and Innovators
   3. Forms and Agreements
   4. Title to Intellectual Property and Inventorship
   5. UNCG Patent and Invention Policy
   6. Patents
   7. Policies
   8. Research Grants and Funding Resources
   9. Definitions
   10. FAQs
4. For Industry
5. Current Technology
6. Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)?

What is the benefit of disclosing an invention to OTT?

Does public disclosure interfere with patenting?

What is an invention?

Who owns the invention?

Who decides whether or not to file patent applications?

What is a patent?

How do patents promote economic development?

What is a copyright?

How long does it take to obtain a patent? What is the cost of obtaining a patent?

Who pays for the patent?

Is computer software patentable?

How do I search for prior art patents?

How can I obtain additional funds to finance the project (for example, develop a prototype, commercialize invention, start a business based on the technology)?

How is the license income distributed to faculty?