UniSA FAQsWho owns ITEK and what does ITEK do?
In accordance with the University Activities - Intellectual Property: Ownership and Commercialisation Guidelines, ITEK is bound to protect, manage and commercialise the IP of the University. As part of this process, ITEK ensures that all confidential information and IP supplied to it by the University, its staff and students is kept secure and protected from public disclosure or unauthorised use, and that confidentiality agreements are in place to preserve the patentability and potential value of confidential information. Who owns ITEK and what does ITEK do?ITEK Pty Ltd is a commercialisation company wholly owned by the University of South Australia. ITEK’s aim is to create long-term value through the licensing of intellectual property (IP) and the creation of spin-off companies from research conducted at the University. ITEK’s role is to:
Why should I commercialise outcomes of my research?Successful commercialisation may:
What is Intellectual Property (IP)?Intellectual Property (IP) is the result of an individual or group’s intellectual endeavours and is often capable of being protected by legal rights. These rights may be in the form of patents, copyright, designs, confidential information, trademarks, circuit layout or plant breeders rights. Your ideas, inventions, experimentation records, observations and work details can be recorded systematically and professionally by using a Laboratory Notebook supplied by ITEK. For a copy of this notebook please complete this form and forward to: Annalisa Agresta or alternatively you can collect one from ITEK. We are located in the P Building at Mawson Lakes Campus click here for a map What is the UniSA Policy on IP?To access the University Policy on IP please click here Click here to view a PDF version of the University Policy. What should I do if I think the outcomes of my research have some commercial potential?Contact ITEK as soon as possible.click here Complete an IP Registration form and forward to: Annalisa Agresta Does ITEK charge for Commercialisation?There are no upfront fees for the commercialisation services provided by ITEK. ITEK will appoint a Project Manager to determine the best path to commercialisation and will also meet the initial costs of IP protection, market assessment, legal services and proof of concept/prototype development. When should I disclose Research Outcomes to ITEK?You should disclose your research discovery or invention as soon as it is clearly conceptualised, and before you submit any abstracts or manuscripts for publication. These abstracts, posters, seminar presentations, Internet publications of funded grants, or even an article in a local newspaper may constitute a public disclosure and prevent the issue of a patent. It is never too early to call ITEK. What does ITEK do after I tell them about my research?ITEK will allocate a Project Manager to perform a preliminary evaluation of your research with the aim of identifying commercial potential. Commercialisation opportunities are managed through a staged process of development that sees increasing levels of resource committed as the commercialisation opportunity is firmed up and risk is reduced. ITEK’s Project Managers provide a wealth of experience in start-up companies and the commercialisation of new technologies and innovations. Our range of skills and commercialisation processes meet the specific needs of enterprises in their critical early stages, providing improved chances of success and ensuring that no crucial business factors are overlooked. If you can't find an answer to your question here, please contact us. We'd be pleased to answer any questions you may have. |
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