A Review of Best Practices in University Technology Licensing Offices

Many methods and modes of operation in the technology licensing office of major universities are similar. Reputation of the institution and quality of the faculty are important factors in the effectiveness, by any measure, of the technology licensing office. Small but important distinctions have been observed from one organization to another. Each characteristic must be considered in the macro- and microenvironments in which the TLO functions. Together, these conclusions provide the basis for recommendations for new and existing TLOs to consider.