Survey of Technology Transfer Policies, Practices, and Metrics

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In the Survey of Technology Transfer Policies, Practices, and Metrics, you’ll discover trends in overall results, budgets, staffing levels, and other measures of TTO activity.

Take a look at just some of the key areas covered in this unique survey, clearly delineated in 40 charts and tables:

• Staff size by research expenditure level
• Trends in number of disclosures received, patents issued, licenses signed, licensing revenue, and start-ups created
• Trends in staffing levels and budget dollars allocated to TTOs
• Use of “cradle-to-grave” staffing mode versus team approach
• Use of dedicated marketing staff and its correlation with licensing success
• Average and median faculty revenue shares
• Use of remote work schedules
• Use of in-house attorneys for TTO work
• Metrics used to gauge TTO performance
• Discounts for TTOs on outside attorney rates
• Existence of in-house venture funds
• Use of Executive-in-Residence Programs
• Use of paid versus unpaid EIRs
• Use and characteristics of revenue tiers for faculty royalty distribution
• Start-up equity policies
• Board seat policies
• Use of express licensing for faculty start-ups

This is data no tech transfer office should be without

The survey provides detailed analysis and invaluable benchmarks for your TTO to assess staffing levels, key policies, office structure, royalty distribution, metrics, and many other performance and practice factors. The data is fresh, collected at the end of 2023, and where possible is broken down by factors such as office size, geography, and level of research expenditures.

Order your copy of the 2024 Survey of Technology Transfer Policies, Practices, and Metrics today to access unique data and trend analysis that can help guide your TTO’s own assessment and decision-making. Individuals pay just $325 for this critical data, delivered immediately via PDF.