Intellectual Property Protection & Licensing
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.
Services
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Your Tech Commercialization Liaison
Brian Suh
Senior Executive Director
Technology Partnerships
951-827-5578
brian.suh@ucr.edu
Patent Portfolio
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Spring 2024 Proof of Concept Grants
The Office of Technology Partnerships (OTP) is thrilled to announce the availability of Proof-of-Concept Funds for Spring 2024, dedicated to fostering innovation and facilitating the transfer and commercialization of UCR-owned intellectual property and technology. This grant opportunity is exclusively for UCR faculty and research staff who possess UCR-owned intellectual property or technology, including inventions and copyrights.
For this cycle, the total available award pool is $150,000 for Track 1 and Track 2. We will be offering a one-time competitive selected award of up to $100,000 for up to 3 qualified applicants, depending on the requested budgets. Allocation of funds will depend on achievable milestones proposed and the aggregate total of all the selected proposals will not exceed $150,000. A single award of $35,000 is available for Track 3 to an early career faculty or postdoctoral researcher.