TTO Services

• State of the Art analysis through patent databases
• Patentability evaluation

When to ask for them

• Before starting a new research line, to organize your future activities in time and their valorisation
• Before disseminating or publishing your research results (theses, doctoral theses, papers, conferences, etc.), to not affect the possible filing of a patent

Keep in mind that

• State-of-the art analysis is carried out by the TTO team in strict confidentiality with the researcher/student who provides the necessary information

TTO Services

• Assistance in the filing of patent or design applications
• State of the art and patentability requirements evaluation
• Patent strategy definition
• Management of the administrative relationship with the patent firm and filing (patent/design)

When to ask for them

• Before disseminating or publishing your research results (theses, doctoral theses, papers, conferences, etc.), to not affect the possible filing of a patent

Keep in mind that

• Urgent procedures are available in case you need to publish quickly (e.g. keep the sensitive aspects of a presentation confidential, confidentiality measures in thesis discussions, filing of a US provisional)
• The filing of a patent does not prevent you from publishing: just do so the day after the filing

TTO Services

• Assistance with confidentiality agreements (NDA) for the exchange of confidential information
• Definition of Intellectual Property Clauses in Collaborative Research Contracts with Companies, Public and Private Entities
• Filing procedures management and transfer of any patentable results

When to ask for them

• Before disclosing or sharing confidential information with externals
• During the negotiation of a Collaborative Research Contract
• When transferring a patent resulting from collaborative research

Keep in mind that

• By signing any collaboration agreement you will undertake certain obligations that may bind the exploitation of your research results: ask advices to the TTO Managers to find the right solutions

TTO Services

• Business intelligence and scouting of potential business partners
• Research results promotion
• Licensing activities
• Negotiating of license or assignment agreements with the industrial partners

When to ask for them

• Starting from the filing of a patent application or from the identification of an innovative research results with high commercial potential

Keep in mind that

• Getting in touch with an industry partner can give you useful guidance on the potential application of your technology

TTO Services

• Guidance on business model implementation for the establishment of a spin-off company
• Support the spin-off accreditation process subject to the University assessment
• Manage the relationship between Politecnico and spin-off companies

When to ask for them

• On request of students and researchers who have an entrepreneurial project or as output for the valorisation of a technology form the Innovation Portfolio

Keep in mind that

• Some helpful support and incubation services are provided by Polihub