Our Process

  • inventors complete a detailed disclosure and provide it to the Technology Transfer Office as soon as possible.
  • The Technology Transfer Office evaluates the disclosure deciding whether to protect the invention
  • The Technology Transfer Office works with inventor to develop marketing plan or licensing strategy
  • If Notre Dame decides to pursue a utility patent, the Technology Transfer Office will provide an attorney to partner with the inventor through the process

Getting Started
Intellectual Property Policy at Notre Dame
Invention and Technology Disclosure Form
Instruction Sheet
Mutual Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreement

For additional forms (confidentiality, etc.), contact the technology transfer office and make your disclosure today

If you have questions or comments, please contact us.