Researchers & MIT Community
From submitting an invention to understanding ownership, we offer numerous resources and services to help you navigate the complexities of the tech transfer process, taking the innovation from protection to commercialization.
PROTECT
Protect your ideas and secure your potential for commercialization.
Sign the Inventions and Proprietary Information Agreement (IPIA).
Understanding Intellectual Property
Get answers to all your questions about MIT’s intellectual property policy.
Initiate the process of transferring materials.
Software and open-source protection
Empowering creators through diverse software licensing.
LEARN
Discover the world of technology transfer and how it impacts you.
Patenting & commercializing your invention
Commercialize your invention with TLO’s help.
Approved Vendors for MIT Merchandising
Connect with approved vendors to produce your MIT merchandise.
Students: Exempt Programs & Thesis
Navigating MIT's IP landscape and thesis rights.
Educational resources and more around protecting IP.
CONNECT
Connect with Your Licensing Officer
Identify your licensing officer with Research@MIT.
Office hours available in-person and online to get your questions answered.
Discover TLO events shaping innovation.
Connect with the TLO through our contact form.
Featured Knowledge & Resources
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Connect with our team to explore opportunities and gain insights into licensing and IP protection.