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Navigating Patent Challenges in Tech Transfer: Top 5 Issues Universities Face

In this podcast episode, BYU Tech Transfer Director David Brown and patent attorney Adam Stevens explore the top five patent challenges faced by universities and inventors in the tech transfer process. They discuss crucial topics such as:

  • Conducting a thorough patent search to avoid prior art issues
  • Securing clear ownership and inventorship
  • Optimizing global patent filing strategies

With insights into balancing broad and narrow patent claims, as well as understanding the complexities of maintenance and enforcement for university-held patents, this episode is essential for inventors, patent attorneys, and tech transfer professionals aiming to navigate the intricate world of intellectual property management in academia.

Watch the episode here