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Technology Transfer Overview
What is technology transfer?
Technology transfer is the movement of knowledge and discoveries to the public. It can occur through publications, educated students entering the workforce, exchanges at conferences and relationships with industry. For the purposes of this guide, however, technology transfer refers to the formal licensing of intellectual property from universities and other non-profit institutions to third parties.
What is intellectual property?
Intellectual property (IP) refers to innovative creations of the mind such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images and designs. IP is protected through patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets.
