University of Central Florida Office of Technology Transfer records, 1989-2024
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- University of Central Florida. Office of Technology Transfer
- Abstract:
- The University of Central Florida Office of Technology Transfer records, 1989-2024 contains United States patents, international patents, trademarks, copyrights, Certificates of Correction, and correspondence about inventions made by UCF faculty, students, and staff. These materials were collected by the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) within the Office of Research. This collection provides researchers with the ability to view firsthand what patents, trademarks, copyrights, and certificates of correction consist of and understand what the process of obtaining these documents looks like. Established in 1989, the University of Central Florida Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) serves the University of Central Florida research community and their discoveries by guiding them through the intellectual property protection, marketing, licensing, and networking processes. Through a combination of the disciplines of science, business, and law, OTT formulates a unique intellectual property plan and commercialization strategy for each discovery, promoting a transition from idea to market. Once on the market, OTT helps to manage corresponding patents, trademarks, and copyrights. The Office of Technology Transfer exists within the Office of Research.
- Extent:
- 24.4 Linear Feet 59 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
[Identification of item], University of Central Florida Office of Technology Transfer records, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
Background
- Scope and content:
The University of Central Florida Office of Technology Transfer records, 1989-2024 contains United States patents, international patents, trademarks, copyrights, Certificates of Correction, and correspondence about inventions made by UCF faculty, students, and staff. These materials were collected by the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) within the Office of Research. This collection provides researchers with the ability to view firsthand what patents, trademarks, copyrights, and certificates of correction consist of and understand what the process of obtaining these documents looks like.
Series I: United States Patents, 1989-2024, contains patents granted to University of Central Florida faculty, students, and staff by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Series II: International Patents, 1999-2024, contains patents granted to University of Central Florida faculty, students, and staff by international entities in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and South Africa.
Series III: Certificates, 1998-2024, contains Certificates of Correction (COCs) and Trademark certificates granted to University of Central Florida faculty, students, and staff by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and Copyright certificates, granted by the United States Copyright Office.
- Biographical / historical:
Established in 1989, the University of Central Florida Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) serves the University of Central Florida research community and their discoveries by guiding them through the intellectual property protection, marketing, licensing, and networking processes. Through a combination of the disciplines of science, business, and law, OTT formulates a unique intellectual property plan and commercialization strategy for each discovery, promoting a transition from idea to market. Once on the market, OTT helps to manage corresponding patents, trademarks, and copyrights. The Office of Technology Transfer exists within the Office of Research.
- Acquisition information:
- Transferred by Sandra Sovinski in 2011 (Accession no. CFU2011_27), Lisa Collins in 2012 (CFU2012_11) Sandra Jaggernauth in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2022 (CFU2013_05, CFU2014_28, CFU2016_01, CFU2017_33, CFU2022_01), and Brandon Keller in 2024 (CFU2024_17).
- Processing information:
Processed by and finding aid prepared by Simone DeLuque in 2026.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into 3 series by like-item. Each series is arranged by year and first initial of last name.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The entire collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
- Preferred citation:
[Identification of item], University of Central Florida Office of Technology Transfer records, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
- Location of this collection:
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John C. Hitt Library12701 Pegasus Drive, Building 2OrlandoFL32816-8030USA
