For Inventors

For Inventors

The Intellectual Property and Technology Licensing Office (IPTLO) is here to guide you through the process of technology licensing.

Intellectual Property and Commercialization

NJIT faculty, staff, or students should disclose an invention to the IPTLO if they believe their research can be commercialized for public use and benefit. If government funds were used for your research, you are required to file an invention disclosure, which will be reported to the sponsoring agency. Similar requirements may exist for other sponsored projects.

Protecting your innovation starts by filing the Invention Disclosure form. We strongly encourage inventors to submit an invention disclosure before any public disclosures (lecture, speeches, a journal paper, a conference presentation, a publication on the Web, Facebook, a YouTube video, etc.) that may adversely affect the patentability of an invention. 

However, even if you have already disclosed your idea, it may still be possible to receive protection in certain cases.

The invention disclosure form helps us assess the patentability and commercial potential, and supports the patent filing decision. Factors we consider in evaluating the commercial potential of an invention include:

  • problems solved or unmet needs addressed by the technology
  • potential applications
  • market size
  • potential competitors/partners
  • potential challenges to patenting and commercialization

Once the intellectual property has been protected, we will work with you to commercialize your invention via an industry license, a start-up company, or other means.

What happens next?

You will be provided with an initial response through email shortly after complete invention disclosure and other supporting information are submitted and reviewed.   

If you have any questions about this process, please review our Inventor FAQ’s or contact us or email us at patents@NJIT.edu.

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