Patents: The Origins and The Mysteries
Patents are ubiquitous nowadays, but where did the notion of owning an idea come from? Although there is not abundant evidence, scholars believe patents first came into use in Ancient Continue Reading →
Category: Education
Educational topics related to industry contracting, intellectual property and technology transfer.
What is eCTS? And Why Is It Taking So Long Anyway?
Emory’s Electronic Contract Tracking System (eCTS) is the online portal for all research contracts/agreements and general information related to the contract negotiation and award set-up of specific studies and clinical Continue Reading →
An Introduction to Medical Care Coding
Richard Duszak, Jr., MD is nationally recognized for his work in imaging health policy, Duszak came to Emory after serving as founding CEO of the Neiman Health Policy Institute and Continue Reading →
The Ever-Confusing World of Contract Lingo – Part 2
While much of OTT’s work deals with the review, protection, and management of the inventions made by our faculty, there is a whole other side that is of equal importance: Continue Reading →
The Ever-Confusing World of Contract Lingo – Part 1
While much of OTT’s work deals with the review, protection, and management of the inventions made by our faculty, there is a whole other side that is of equal importance: Continue Reading →
IP Jargon: What are they talking about? – Part 2
When beginning the process of protecting your invention, lots of industry specific terms and legal jargon get thrown around and can seem a bit daunting. To help ease you into Continue Reading →
IP Jargon: What are they talking about? – Part 1
When beginning the process of protecting your invention, lots of industry specific terms and legal jargon get thrown around and can seem a bit daunting. To help ease you into Continue Reading →
Technology Transfer – Asian Style
Asia, like the United States, has its own resources for technology transfer. Asia is home to many organizations that connect the region to promote training and networking, and these organizations Continue Reading →
Overview of the U. S. Patent Process
Getting Started: The Provisional Patent Application There are multiple avenues to consider when filing a patent based on the specifics of the situation and the inventors. The first available option Continue Reading →
Global Access: Guiding Principles
Universities play an active role in developing medicines, screening technologies, and other leading medical and public health tools that are instrumental in improving health worldwide. While these are widely available Continue Reading →