All Principal Investigators (PIs) must be aware of the policies and procedures relating to research compliance and grant administration.
Technology Transfer Process and Forms
When an invention results from research administered by the Sponsored Programs Office or State University owned or controlled facilities, the Sponsored Programs Office initiates the technology transfer process, working closely with the Research Foundation Technology Transfer Office. Each invention is evaluated for patentability and marketability, and a patent application is prepared when appropriate. Licensing, option agreements, and research contracts are arranged with companies. Royalties resulting from the invention are returned to the university after the investigator’s 40 percent share has been paid. The technology transfer process is initiated by the Sponsored Programs Office, which works closely with the Research Foundation Technology Transfer Office to market and license the product.
Copyright covers writings, music, architectural plans and software. Copyright protection attaches to the material as soon as it is put into a tangible form such as a written manuscript or a drawing. When the materials were developed as part of the requirements of a sponsored activity, title to the copyright is usually in the name of the Research Foundation for State University of New York. In instances where the Research Foundation decides not to market the material, the individual may request title and can then receive the royalty payments as personal income. It is rare for the sponsoring agency to receive part of the royalties.
Handbook for Faculty and Librarians
Some content on this page is saved in PDF format. To view these files, download Adobe Acrobat Reader free. If you are having trouble reading a document, request an accessible copy of the PDF or Word Document.