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Tech Transfer

Patent

What is Invention?

POSTECH defines intellectual properties such as technologies, know-how, and capital goods concentrated with technology that are protected under laws like the Patent Act, Utility Model Act, and Copyright Act as inventions. These inventions are managed by the Industry-University Cooperation Foundation in accordance with university regulations and procedures.

Succession of Rights
  • When a university member invents something in relation to their duties, all rights to that invention (including the rights to file for patents in foreign countries) belong to the Industry-University Cooperation Foundation.
  • When a university member collaborates with a member of another organization to create an invention related to their duties, the rights to that invention are jointly owned by both institutions.

Technology Transfer

What is Technology Transfer?

Technology transfer refers to the process by which POSTECH allows external third parties to utilize its technologies, know-how, or capital goods concentrated with technology by transferring ownership or licensing usage rights.

Methods of Technology Transfer
  • Technology Assignment

    Transferring ownership of technology to a third party.
  • Exclusive License

    Allowing specific third parties exclusive rights to use the technology.
  • Non-Exclusive License

    Allowing multiple third parties to use the technology.
Technology Transfer Process
  • STEP 01

    Target technology confirmed

    • Target technology confirmed
    • Identify issues
    • Inventor Interview
  • STEP 02

    Technology transfer negotiations

    • Review contract terms
    • Technology transfer negotiations
    • Internal approval
  • STEP 03

    Technology transfer agreement & Aftercare

    • Technology fee collection
    • Contract change and termination management
    • Support for commercialization success
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Last Updated Date: March 28, 2025