Technology Transfer
Licensing & Agreements
Protecting Ideas. Enabling Partnerships
USF Technology Transfer works with researchers, companies and other partners to protect intellectual property, facilitate collaboration and move USF technologies toward the marketplace. Our team manages a range of agreements that support research collaboration and licensing opportunities.
AGREEMENTS PORTAL
The Agreements Portal provides a streamlined way for partners and faculty to request agreements with USF Technology Transfer. Submit a request, provide the information needed to get started and track the agreement process from one centralized location.
Confidential Disclosure Agreements
A Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) protects confidential research information shared between USF and an external party. Having a CDA in place before discussing enabling details of your research can help protect your ability to pursue intellectual property protection and maintain ownership and licensing rights.
CDA Forms
- One-Way Confidential Disclosure Agreement Form
- Mutual Confidential Disclosure Agreement Form
Material Transfer Agreements
A Material Transfer Agreements (MTA) establishes the terms for transferring biological, chemical and other research materials to or from USF. MTAs help protect the materials, associated intellectual property rights, and the interests of the researchers and institutions involved.
MTA Forms
- USF Material Transfer Agreement Expediting Form (required with all MTAs)
- USF Pre-Approved Material Transfer Agreement
- Simple Letter Agreement for Transfer of Materials
- Uniform Biological Material Transfer Agreement - Implementing Letter
Questions about Agreements
For questions about CDAs, MTAs or the appropriate agreement for your situation, please contact our Paralegal - Edita Dautovic.
LICENSING USF TECHNOLOGIES
USF Technology Transfer works with companies and other organizations interested in licensing USF technologies. When a suitable commercial partner is identified, our team negotiates the terms and conditions of the agreement.
If you are interested in pursuing the licensing of a USF technology please contact our office. If the technology has not yet been published or granted by the United States Patent & Trademark Office, a Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) may be executed by the university and any interested commercial party to authorize further evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need a CDA?
A CDA should be in place before sharing confidential or proprietary information with an external party.
When do I need an MTA?
An MTA is needed when tangible research materials are being transferred to or from USF.
How do I license a USF technology?
If you are interested in licensing a USF technology, please contact USF Technology Transfer. Our team can provide information about available technologies, discuss your interests and needs, and guide you through the licensing process. If appropriate, a Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) may be put in place before confidential information is shared.