Commercialization Workflow
This workflow shows the process by which intellectual property is protected and commercialized.
Research
Discovery
Disclosure
Via HIIE online portal
Assignment to Licensing Associate
Commercialization Analysis
Fellows Report
Decision on IP Protection
Prior to any publication
Technology Management
Development discussions, protection strategies, industry connections
Marketing or Start-up Formation
Licensing
From negotiation to license
Revenue
Per distribution policy
The ABCs of IP
What is IP, and why should you disclose? Check out our primer.
Disclose Your Invention
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Funding
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Startups
Check out our library of information for those interested in starting up a business based on UAB technology.
Inventors' Guide (PDF)
Investigate our new Inventors' Guide, which covers the basics of commercializing intellectual property.
Policies & FAQs
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Meet Our Team
Find your licensing associate and meet the rest of our team.
Contact Us
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