Authorship vs. Inventorship
If you invent something in the course of your research, it is important to remember that “authorship” and “inventorship” are not the same thing.
The Technology Transfer division protects innovations developed within the university, working with industry leaders to implement USU-generated technologies. The office supports the advancement of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development programs and initiatives on campus.
Contact the Technology Transfer division for assistance at any stage of research or commercialization. Get started by disclosing a new innovation.
FY 2026 By the Numbers
FY 2026 By the Numbers
$2.9M
Total Revenue
17
Issued Patents
58
Patent Applications
38
Disclosures
Disclosing an Innovation
After disclosing a new innovation in the Inventor Portal, the Technology Transfer team will evaluate your disclosure based on market, patent and commercial potential and work with you on possible commercial development.
Innovation Highlights
Additional Resources from Technology Transfer
How to Disclose Research with Commercial Potential
One way faculty research can benefit society is through commercialization. If your research could potentially form the basis for a start-up company, or if it’s something an existing company could bring to market, USU’s Technology Transfer Office would lik...
Licensing Research at Utah State University
USU faculty research often results in products or processes that can be commercialized, primarily through license agreements.
Technology Transfer keeps a list of some of USU's most promising commercialization projects.
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