The Innovator’s Roadmap: Protecting & Commercializing Your Research 

Moving novel technologies from the bench to the market is a complex journey that varies based on the nature of the innovation. 
The Intellectual Property and Licensing Group at the SUNY Research Foundation supports faculty and researchers in transforming discoveries into commercial products and services that benefit.
 

Step 1: Discovery

• Contact us before sharing your innovation to discuss its potential and our processes.

Step 2: Disclosure

• Submit an IP disclosure via out inventor portal to formally document your innovation

Step 3: Evaluation

• Our team will review your disclosure to determine whether to persue IP protection and commercialization. 

Step 4: IP Protection

• Based on our IP strategy, we'll protect your innovation with patents, copyrights, trademarks, and know how then applicable.

Step 5: Customer Discovery

• Our team works with you ro gather feedback from experts in the relevant market to refine commercial applications

Step 6: Marketing

• Successful commercialization starts with the right partners. We'll leverage our network and resources to elevate your startup or showcase your technology.

Step 7: Partnering

• Our team will navigate the license agreement that enables the licensee to commercialize your technology.

Step 8: Product Development

• The licensee turns your technology into a product or service, often requiring further development and investment.

Step 9: Financial Returns

• Our team ensures licensing revenue is distributed to the creators and the institution in accordance with SUNY's IP Policy.