Research assessment
TTO Services
- State of the Art analysis through patent databases
- Patentability evaluation
When to ask for them
- Before starting a new research line, to organize your future activities in time and their valorisation
- Before disseminating or publishing your research results (theses, doctoral theses, papers, conferences, etc.), to not affect the possible filing of a patent
Keep in mind that
- State-of-the art analysis is carried out by the TTO team in strict confidentiality with the researcher/student who provides the necessary information
Research protection
TTO Services
- Assistance in the filing of patent or design applications
- State of the art and patentability requirements evaluation
- Patent strategy definition
- Management of the administrative relationship with the patent firm and filing (patent/design)
When to ask for them
- Before disseminating or publishing your research results (theses, doctoral theses, papers, conferences, etc.), to not affect the possible filing of a patent
Keep in mind that
- Urgent procedures are available in case you need to publish quickly (e.g. keep the sensitive aspects of a presentation confidential, confidentiality measures in thesis discussions, filing of a US provisional)
- The filing of a patent does not prevent you from publishing: just do so the day after the filing
TTO Services
- Assistance with confidentiality agreements (NDA) for the exchange of confidential information
- Definition of Intellectual Property Clauses in Collaborative Research Contracts with Companies, Public and Private Entities
- Filing procedures management and transfer of any patentable results
When to ask for them
- Before disclosing or sharing confidential information with externals
- During the negotiation of a Collaborative Research Contract
- When transferring a patent resulting from collaborative research
Keep in mind that
- By signing any collaboration agreement you will undertake certain obligations that may bind the exploitation of your research results: ask advices to the TTO Managers to find the right solutions
Research exploitation
TTO Services
- Business intelligence and scouting of potential business partners
- Research results promotion
- Licensing activities
- Negotiating of license or assignment agreements with the industrial partners
When to ask for them
- Starting from the filing of a patent application or from the identification of an innovative research results with high commercial potential
Keep in mind that
- Getting in touch with an industry partner can give you useful guidance on the potential application of your technology
TTO Services
- Guidance on business model implementation for the establishment of a spin-off company
- Support the spin-off accreditation process subject to the University assessment
- Manage the relationship between Politecnico and spin-off companies
When to ask for them
- On request of students and researchers who have an entrepreneurial project or as output for the valorisation of a technology form the Innovation Portfolio
Keep in mind that
- Some helpful support and incubation services are provided by Polihub