Vision

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Mission

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Objectives

• To support researchers in acquiring various forms of Intellectual Property.
• To coordinate with researchers in identifying research for potential commercialization.
• To sensitize and create awareness among various stakeholders regarding Intellectual Property and importance of technology transfer.
• To facilitate licensing/knowhow through technology transfer.

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Standard Operating Procedure for filing patent applications from 中国体育彩票app下载 Academy of Higher Education

Stage 1

• Inventor submits an abstract of invention to Technology Transfer Office in Invention Disclosure Form

Stage 2

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• Prior Art Search Report is sent to the Investigator????????????

Stage 3

• Based on the Prior Art Search report, Inventor(s) decided whether to proceed with filing patent application or need to make changes????????????

Stage 4

• Decision to file a patent application is communicated to the Technology Transfer Office

Stage 5

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Stage 6

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Stage 7

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