...To Achieve Impact!
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. IPs with high potential impact and/or income are most likely to be successfully transferred to the marketplace via our commercialization process. By commercializing Vanderbilt's IP, we:
- Improve quality of life for citizens and patients through new products and services
- Increase research opportunities via collaborations and strategic partnerships
- Generate revenue for inventors and for Vanderbilt to support future research
- Create jobs and economic growth opportunities via start up companies
- Aid in recruitment and retention of faculty
- Increase reputation/brand
- Invigorate the mind and spirit – for the experience
- Achieve IMPACT
