Inventor's Corner:

Unleashing Your Innovative Potential

Inventor’s Corner: Ready to Begin Your Inventor's Journey?

Ready to Begin Your Inventor's Journey?

Whether you’re at the idea stage or ready to file a patent, the Inventor's Corner is your starting point for a successful journey in innovation.  The TT&C team is committed to supporting and celebrating your inventive spirit.

TT&C provides Professional Services to SMU’s research community structured to guide inventors and researchers through the process of technology transfer, from initial idea evaluation to commercialization which, in turn, generates revenue and supports future research activities.  We do this by:

  • Working with researchers to assess the uniqueness and social impact of the invention;
  • Help protect the invention in a timely manner through patent prosecution; and
  • Engage industry partners and potential investors to commercialize promising innovative technology that benefits society and increases funding opportunities for SMU researchers.

The figure illustrates the stages your invention may undergo, starting with your Disclosure.

 

Sophia Disclosure Ref# (Disclosure D2023-0017) > Sophia Invention Ref# (Invention 2016-007) [Sophia Agreement Ref# (Agreement 2022-0011 & Agreement 2022-0006)] > Sophia Patent Ref # (Provisional 2016-007-01) > Sophia Patent Ref# (Utility 2016-007-02) [Sophia Patent Ref #s Continuation 2016-007-03 & Divisional 2016-007-04]
Figure: Figure 1 – Sophia’s flow of Invention and Patent records