THE INNOVATOR’S ROADMAP:

PROTECTING & COMMERCIALIZING YOUR RESEARCH

Moving novel technologies from the bench to the market is a complex journey that varies based on the nature of the innovation.
The Intellectual Property and Licensing Group at the SUNY Research Foundation supports faculty and researchers in transforming discoveries into commercial products and services that benefit society; promotes entrepreneurship; and drives the formation and growth of new businesses.

YOUR PATH TO COMMERCIALIZATION

1. DISCOVERY

2. DISCLOSURE

Submit an IP disclosure via our inventor portal to formally document your innovation.

3. EVALUATION

Our team will review your disclosure to determine whether to pursue IP protection and commercialization.

4. IP PROTECTION

Our team will protect your innovation with patents, copyrights, trademarks, or know-how, as applicable, based on its commercial potential.

5. CUSTOMER DISCOVERY

Our team will work with you to validate the market for your innovation and obtain valuable insight from potential users and partners.

6. MARKETING

Our team will tap into a network of talent and resources to elevate your innovation by "telling and selling" the story to the right audiences.

7. PARTNERING

Our team will negotiate a license agreement that establishes key milestones and enables the licensee—whether a startup or an established company—to develop and commercialize the technology.

8. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

The licensee will turn your technology into a product or service.

9: PUBLIC USE & FINANCIAL RETURNS

Our team will distribute licensing revenue to the creators and the institution in accordance with SUNY's IP Policy.