University Innovation and Technology Support Office


The University Innovation and Technology Support Office (UITSO) is dedicated to safeguarding the intellectual property (IP) rights of faculty, researchers, and students while facilitating the successful commercialization of their research outputs. It provides expert guidance and assistance in identifying, protecting, and managing IP assets, ensuring that innovations are legally secured and strategically positioned for market entry. Through capacity building, advisory services, and linkages with relevant agencies and industry partners, the UITSO empowers the university community to transform research breakthroughs into impactful products, services, and technologies that contribute to societal advancement and economic growth.


 

Services Offerred

  1. Core IP Protection Services (8 services)

    This foundational category encompasses essential intellectual property protection services that form the backbone of innovation protection:

    • IP Counseling - provides strategic guidance on protection pathways and filing routes.
    • Prior Art Search - offers comprehensive novelty assessment through systematic patent and literature searches.
    • Patent Drafting - involves professional preparation of complete specifications for patents and utility models.
    • Patent Filing - manages applications through IPOPHL, PCT, and international jurisdictions.
    • Patent Prosecution - handles examination processes and office action responses to secure grants.
    • Trademark and Industrial Design Services - provides complete clearance, filing, and registration management.
    • Copyright Registration and Software Licensing - offers protection and compliance guidance for creative works.
    • Plant Variety Protection - provides specialized breeder protection for qualifying plant varieties.
  2. IP Strategy & Advisory (5 services)

    Strategic services that provide high-level intellectual property management and decision support:

    • Freedom to Operate (FTO) Analysis - conducts risk assessment and provides design-around recommendations.
    • IP Valuation - provides economic value estimation using multiple professional approaches.
    • IP Management and Advisory - offers comprehensive portfolio administration from disclosure to renewal.
    • IP Audit - performs systematic review and optimization of existing IP assets.
    • Policy and Compliance Support - provides university policy guidance and regulatory compliance assistance.
  3. Technology Transfer & Commercialization (3 services)

    Market-focused services that bridge the gap between innovation and commercial application:

    • Technology Licensing Agreement Management - handles professional drafting and negotiation of fair, compliant agreements.
    • Commercialization Support - offers market evaluation, pitch preparation, and strategic partner connections.
    • Linkages and Networking - facilitates industry partnership development and innovation ecosystem building.
  4. Education & Training (2 services)

    Capacity-building services that empower the university community with IP knowledge:

    • IP and Technology Transfer Training - conducts comprehensive workshops covering fundamentals to advanced commercialization.
    • IP Audit Training - provides hands-on instruction for researchers and administrators.

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