4. Decision about property rights protection
Defining the optimal way and the territorial scope of intellectual property rights protection.
3. UG patent attorney opinion
The UG patent attorney in cooperation with the TTO UG team performs a preliminary evaluation of the invention patentability. Once the project receives a positive feedback, an appropriate intellectual property rights protection protocol is implemented.
2. Project submission to the TTO UG
Submit your invention via Project submission form to TTO UG that will allow us undertake steps to protect intellectual property rights of the project. Patenting applies to: products and substances, methods and applications.
1. Invention
If you have developed a technical solution that simultaneously features: innovative approach; invention level; possibility of industrial application;
10. Commercialization
This stage of the project comes down to monitoring work, monitoring timely invoicing of tasks, completing documentation and obtaining revenue.
9. License / Sale of the intellectual property rights OR spin-off company
Depending on the undertaken commercialization process – intellectual property rights might be sold, license granted or a spin-off company created. A spin-off company is an entity affiliated with the UG TechTransBalt Ldt.
8. Negotiations between the UG and the potential recipient of the solution
Negotiations are conducted by the TTO UG employees in cooperation with the developers of the solutions (refinement of technical details).
7. Valuation
Valuation is an inherent element of the commercialization process. The valuation process is required when the customer wishes to make a one-time purchase of intellectual property rights.
6. Search for business partners
Customization of the offer to the needs of individual entrepreneurs. Active marketing initiatives – participation in trade fairs, contacts with investors, etc.
5. Preparation of the technological offer
Preparation of a brochure / promotional material for a specific solution. Evaluation of initial interest in the product.