JenniferDyerExecutiveDirector

USCStevensCenterforInnovation

OurMission

Ourmission istomaximizethetranslationofUSCresearchintoproductsforpublicbenefitthroughlicenses,collaborations andthepromotionofentrepreneurship andinnovation.

University-wideresourceforUSC

innovators

Managestechnologycommercializationofinventionsresultingfromtheuniversity’s$702millionresearch

portfolio

Fostersinnovationthroughstartups,corporate

collaborations,sponsoredevents&programs

OurHistory

MarkStevens,USCTrusteeUSC‘81,MS‘84

University-wideresourcefortranslatinginnovationstothemarket

• Startedin1971asUSC’sOfficeofTechnologyLicensing

• $22millionendowmentbyMarkandMaryStevensin2004establishedtheUSCStevensInstituteforTechnologyCommercialization

• RenamedtoUSCStevensCenterforInnovation in2007toreflectbroaderfocusonallacademicdisciplines

• USCStevensCentermanagesuniversity-ownedIPstemmingfrom$702millionannualresearchfunding

OurFunctionsandServices

Licensing CorporateCollaborations

PatentsandContracts Operations

USCStevensTechnologyCommercialization4-YearDashboardFY2014-17

USCStevensMetrics:IncreasingImpactofUniversityResearch

GetStartedwithUSCStevens

http://stevens.usc.edu

DiscloseYourInvention

DiscloseYourInvention

ContinuetoSophiaportal(viaUSClog-in)

DiscloseYourInvention• ProcessbeginsbydisclosingyourinventiontotheUSCStevensCenterforInnovation

• Benefits:• Protectstheinnovationforcommercializationbyindustry(includingstartup

formationifappropriate).

• Providesthebestopportunityforyourinnovationtohavethegreatestsocietalandcommercialimpact.

• Offersfinancialincentives– Asuccessfullicenseresultsinfinancialgainfortheinventorsandfinancialsupportforthedepartmentandcollege.

• Policy:http://policy.usc.edu/files/2014/02/intellectual_property.pdf

DiscloseBEFOREpublishingAvoidlossofIntellectualPropertyrightsduetoownpublication

Confidentiality,Data,&MaterialAgreements• To enhance USC research & increase collaboration with industry,

non-profit, & other academic institutions, USC Stevens encourages transfer of materials to and from our campuses

• Examples of types of materials requested:• Biological (from DNA to live animals)• Non-biological• Chemical compounds• Data contained in databases• Software codes

• Agreements to provide rights to use data for research or education purposes are also managed through this process

Confidentiality,Data&MaterialAgreements

• Submitarequest&savetimewithonlineCDA/MTAportal

• On-demandupdatesusingyourUSCNetIDlog-in

NeedMTA/CDAhelp? ContactSueKimatmta@stevens.usc.edu or(213)821-0939

stevens.usc.edu/researchers/mta-cda

ContactUSCStevens:TechCommercialization

Selectyourdepartment

http://stevens.usc.edu/contact-us

USCStevensOfficeHours• Meet1:1withourlicensing &corporatecollaborationsteammembers• Schedule ordropinwithoutanappointment• AllUSCfaculty,researchers&inventorswelcome• Locations:UPC(DRB295),HSC(NRT2517A-C),ISI,ICT

UPC Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:00– 10:00AM BonnieWolfe Nikolaus Traitler

10:00– 12:00PM DeniseMcKenzie Moumita Chakraborty LawrenceLau

1:00– 3:00PM CamiloAnsarah Taylor Phillips

3:00– 5:00PM RakeshPandit DavidMellman PatrickMaloney

HSC

8:00– 10:00AM BonnieWolfe

10:00– 12:00PM MinaZion CamiloAnsarah

1:00– 3:00PM DavidMellman

3:00– 5:00PM Moumita Chakraborty

ICT TaylorPhillips

ISI RakeshPandit

http://stevens.usc.edu/researchers/office-hours

USCScientificDiscovery&InventionDisclosuretoUSCStevens

Evaluation

IntellectualPropertyProtection

MarketingtoPotentialPartners

AgreementNegotiation&LicensetoCompanyorUSCStartup

Development&CommercializationbyLicensee

ProductSales,TechnologyImpact&RoyaltyIncome

OurCommercializationProcessUSCStevens:workingwithyoueverystep

Ongoingassessment

stevens.usc.edu/researchers/commercialization-process

CorporateCollaboration:Process

TypesofRelationships- SponsoredResearch- Licensing- Incubatoraccess- NewCo.creation- Equityinvestment- Flexible,multi-faceted

TypesofEngagement- Involvementwithresearchers- Student-orientedengagement- Accesstoresources- Involvementwithcentersofexpertiseandschools- Economicdevelopment

Workingwithyoutoformulatetherightpartneringstrategiesforsuccess

OurServiceCommitment

EfficientFlexibleAccountable

ü Reviewandmakeadecisiononallcompleteinventiondisclosureswithin30daysofreceipt

ü Communicateallongoingpatentdecisionsatleast60daysinadvanceofanydeadline

ü Sendoutaninitialmaterialtransferagreement(MTA)within3daysofreceivingallrequiredinformation

ü ReviewIPtermsinsponsoredresearchandotheragreementswithin5businessdaysofreceipt

ü Holdindividualmeetingswithfacultyandlabasrequestedü Conductseminars relatedtotechnologycommercializationand

corporatecollaborationsforfacultyandstudents

Technology AdvancementGrantsFundingupto$50,000perprojectforearlystageUSC-ownedtechnologies

USCStevensPrograms&FundingAnnouncements

Programs InnovationEvents Announcements

Start-UpInvestmentProgramApplicationsacceptedonrollingbasis

LegalOfficeHours

LegalExterns&InnovationInternsTechcommercialization&corporatecollaborations

CounselingtoallUSCinnovators(faculty,students,staff,alumni)

StudentInnovatorShowcase

Over$30,000(2017)toawardstudentinventionsandstartups

NationalAcademyofInventors

USCChapterstartedin2016tohonorUSCinventors

CommercializationAwards

AnnualUSCStevensawardstorecognizelicensingsuccesses

RequestsforProposals

Externalcompetitivefundingopportunities

http://stevens.usc.edu/researchers/program-funding-announcements

USCStevens:PartofaGlobalInnovationEcosystem

WeareactivememberstosupportinnovationatUSC

Website:

http://stevens.usc.edu/contact-us

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E-mailandphone:

communications@stevens.usc.edu213.821.6063

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