Technology Transfer: Intellectual Property

‌Technology Transfer: Intellectual Property

Michael Bloom, PhD Director of Technology Transfer
Rachel Beyler, Committee Coordinator

At Loyola University, we are committed to fostering innovation that has the potential to make a meaningful impact on society. The Technology Transfer Committee plays a key role in helping our researchers protect, develop, and share their groundbreaking discoveries. Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property management, and commercialization efforts, we aim to turn visionary ideas into real-world solutions. Whether you're a faculty member, researcher, or student, we are here to guide you through the process of turning your innovations into valuable tools for positive change.

The Technology Transfer Committee (TTC) is dedicated to supporting faculty in securing and protecting their intellectual property rights (IPR). We encourage faculty to explore the Technology Transfer process and assess whether their invention is ready for disclosure to begin the protection process, including the filing of a provisional patent. All disclosures submitted to the TTC will undergo a thorough review, after which a recommendation will be made to the Vice Provost for Research regarding potential patent protection. Additionally, the TTC works closely with faculty to market their inventions and negotiate licensing agreements, helping to maximize the impact and value of their intellectual property. These services are available to staff and students insofar as these individuals are covered by the university’s IPR policy.

For additional information on and to learn more about Tech Transfer see the presentation by TreMonti Consulting, LLC here.

As a researcher at Loyola, your innovative ideas and discoveries have the potential to transform industries, improve lives, and drive societal progress. Disclosing your invention to the university is a critical step in ensuring that your intellectual property is properly protected, supported, and leveraged. This disclosure allows for a thorough evaluation of your invention, determining its patentability and commercial development potential.

Failure to disclose your work may result in the loss of intellectual property protection, putting your invention at risk. If your research is funded by an external sponsor, disclosure is especially important, as there may be contractual obligations tied to their support. Additionally, Loyola has specific reporting requirements for inventions resulting from federally funded projects.

By disclosing your invention, you take the essential first step toward turning your groundbreaking research into a catalyst for innovation, economic development, and societal change. Your ideas deserve the full support and resources necessary to help them reach their full potential.

FAQS Disclosing Your Invention

Loyola University Patent Policy

Completion of this form ensures that the TTC receives all the required and relevant information to evaluate your disclosure for intellectual property protection and commercial potential. Please include any relevant supporting documents such as a draft manuscript, PowerPoint presentation, etc. with your disclosure. Print the completed form and obtain the appropriate signatures. Scan the signed original disclosure form and send it along with supporting documents to Rachel Drucker.

Invention Disclosure Form

The committee is composed of at least 12 faculty members, each with an established independent research career. Members are nominated by the Director and the Vice Provost for Research. The committee roster is reviewed by the Vice Provost for Research and the Director to ensure balanced representation across departments, campuses, and disciplines, including clinical and basic sciences, engineering, and technology. The TTC meets monthly, and disclosures can be submitted at any time. To ensure a disclosure is reviewed in the same month, it is recommended that submissions be made at least two weeks prior to the end of the month, as the committee convenes at that time for review.‌

Questions?
Contact Rachel Beyler.