Safeguard Your Innovations With Our IP Solutions

We work with faculty, students and staff on the invention disclosure process to preserve the ability for patent protection before publishing or presenting any research. UCR transfers its developed technologies through the education of students, publication of research, and the development of inventions which are transformed by the commercial marketplace into products and services that are available to the public.

The university maintains an active patenting and patent licensing program to help facilitate this activity on behalf of the university. This vital step enables increased opportunities for faculty to engage in partnerships, collaborations, or receive royalties through the licensing process.

Our Services

We help protect and advance UCR innovations by supporting the development, protection, and commercialization of university research and intellectual property. From invention disclosures and IP strategy to patent filing and licensing, our Technology Commercialization team works with faculty, students, and researchers to move promising discoveries toward real-world impact.

• IP Strategy Development

  We help develop tailored intellectual property strategies that align with the commercial potential of each innovation. Our team may coordinate patentability assessments, market analysis, and strategic guidance to support informed decisions around protection and commercialization.

• Invention Disclosures

  Submitting an invention disclosure is often the first step in evaluating a new technology or discovery for protection and commercialization. We receive and review disclosures, help assess potential next steps, and support compliance with university and sponsor-related reporting requirements.

• Patent Filing

  We coordinate UCR’s patent filing and prosecution process, working closely with inventors and outside patent counsel to support the protection of promising university intellectual property.

• Licensing

  We help move UCR innovations toward real-world application by identifying licensing opportunities, supporting engagement with prospective partners, and facilitating agreement negotiations that advance commercialization.

  Under UC Patent Policy, eligible inventors may receive a share of net licensing revenue associated with their inventions.

For Faculty

If you are a UCR faculty member exploring the commercialization potential of your research, our Technology Commercialization team is here to help. We support faculty through invention disclosures, intellectual property strategy, licensing, and startup pathways - helping you understand the process and connect your innovation with the right next steps.

For Industry

UC Riverside is committed to building strong partnerships with industry that expand research capabilities, accelerate innovation, and create real-world impact. Through the Office of Technology Partnerships, companies can explore emerging UCR technologies, licensing opportunities, and collaboration pathways that connect industry needs with university research and expertise.

Helpful Resources

• Available Technologies
• Record of Invention Disclosure Form (ROI)
• Copyright Disclosure Form

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