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We patent the results of University of Tokyo research and transfer the technology to companies.
Our experienced associates produce a full range of services from invention interview to the conclusion of licences.
We look forward to hearing from researchers about their inventions. Please feel free to contact us.
Once you have completed your invention, please submit an Invention notification through the Invention Notification System.
If you are unsure how to submit an invention notification or are unsure whether you can submit an invention notification,
Please feel free to contact us for assistance.
You can submit your Notice of Invention through the online system.
https://www.ducr.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ip/gakunai/procedure.html
**Accessible from the University of Tokyo server.
We will ask you about your invention.
We will also ask you about the background to your invention and the problems you are solving.
The content of the invention is searched on the two axes of patentability and marketability, and feedback is provided to the University of Tokyo.
If the University of Tokyo decides to apply for a patent following an internal procedure at the University of Tokyo, a patent application will be filed.
We search for suitable companies for commercialisation based on the technology.
When we obtain market needs from companies, we will share them with you.
If we find a company that wants to do business with your invention, we will negotiate a licence and conclude a contract with them.
Once the agreement is concluded, the company will work towards commercialisation.
If the invention is commercialised by a company and generates revenue, a portion of the revenue will be returned to the inventor by the University.
We do not charge any fees for consultations on inventions and other matters.
Please do not hesitate to contact us.
One associate is in charge of each invention, from discovery to licensing.
A detailed support system is achieved by providing one-stop support from invention discovery to licensing.
Contacts with companies in a wide range of industries
More than 2,000 companies have signed contracts over the past 25 years.
Obtains up-to-date information on needs from industry
Share useful information for research policy
You can submit your Notice of Invention through the online system.
https://www.ducr.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ip/gakunai/procedure.html
If there is anything else you would like to know, please feel free to contact us.
Some countries do not allow patents for things that have already been published.
Please consult us ahead of time, as it may not be possible to fix matters after publication.
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Some countries will allow you to make a patent application.
Contact us for details.
First, be sure to contact us. If you make your patent application through the University of Tokyo, we will carry out all the negotiations with the company on your behalf.
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If you wish, we are able to act on your behalf to assist you with contract procedures with the company. Feel free to contact us at any time.
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One associate will take care of everything from invention discovery to licensing.
Please feel free to contact us.