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UNIVERSITY LICENSING GUIDELINES 2026

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The 'University Licensing Guidelines' document outlines the principles and considerations for licensing university intellectual property (IP) to promote public benefit, support research, and ensure fair returns on taxpayer investments. It emphasizes the role of Technology Managers (TMs) in making informed licensing decisions based on various factors, including the nature of the technology, market potential, and existing obligations. The guidelines advocate for balancing commercialization with open access to research results, ensuring that licensing agreements align with the university's educational mission while also addressing ethical considerations and potential conflicts of interest.

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Begin by reviewing the purpose of licensing University intellectual property as outlined in the introduction. This section emphasizes the importance of practical application and public benefit.
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Proceed to Section 3, where you will assess potential licensees. Utilize our platform’s features to evaluate their capabilities and ensure they align with your commercialization goals.
Finally, review Sections 4 through 10 for additional considerations regarding diligence terms, fair compensation, and academic principles. Make notes directly in the document as needed.

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What are the guidelines of the licensing agreement?

Here are the main elements typically found in these contracts: Type of Intellectual Property (IP) Grant of License. Compensation. Intellectual Property Ownership. Quality Control and Standards. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure. Term and Termination. Dispute Resolution.

What is the basic licensing agreement?

Licensing agreements are legal contracts that are written between two partiesa licensor and licensee. The contract stipulates the type of agreement, the length of the relationship, payments and royalties that are due and when, and the extent to which licensing is allowed.

How does collegiate licensing work?

Once youre approved the licensing agency will docHub out to you and walk you through how to submit items to the school for approval, how to submit your sales data to the school and how to pay royalties to the school. That completes to process of obtaining a collegiate license.

How to license technology from a university?

Usually, you would initially contact the professor responsible for the research. The professor typically will involve the universitys technology licensing office (TLO) at some point in the process. The TLO has decision making authority for licensing the universitys technology.