IDEAS TO IMPACT Auburn’s mission includes delivering science-based solutions to today’s most complex problems. The Intellectual Property Exchange (IPX) helps put these good ideas to work in ways that benefit researchers, the University, development partners and society.
How does the process work?
Innovate and Disclose
What is Intellectual Property (IP)?
Share your innovation with a dedicated Licensing Officer who will work with you every step of the way.
Intellectual property (IP) takes many forms, but is usually a discovery or idea that leads to the creation of something usable, tangible and/or valuable. Examples include, but are not limited to:
Evaluate and Assess Evaluate the need for protection, the potential value and applications, and best routes forward
• Machines and devices • Chemicals, drugs and vaccines • Software, including apps • New designs, methods and processes • New plant varieties or animal breeds
Protect IP
Why is IP protection needed?
File patent application or copyright as needed.
Some Auburn discoveries can be transferred to the public domain via publication or extension. However, others may need significant investment by outside development partners to be taken to market. In these cases, protection of IP via patents or copyrights may be necessary for a partner to take such risks. Taking these steps can help maximize the impact of Auburn innovations and ensure that Auburn continues to develop research that delivers.
Engage Partners Connect with industry partners interested in licensing your technology.
Negotiate Agreements Establish the terms of the licensing agreement.
Commercialize Collaboration and development of a commercially available product.
