1. Technology Transfer: Can I be an Inventor? A Discussion With Future Inventors Kiev and Kharkov, Ukraine September 24-30, 2008 M. Guven Yalcintas, Ph.D. Vice President for Technology Transfer

2. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Outline Brief description of SUNY and RF Role of Bayh-Dole in Tech Transfer Recent commercialization data Describe thinking outside the box Breaking the rules Developing new habits Practice thinking like Einstein and Leo Test 2

3. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org SUNY System Centers of Excellence - Bioinformatics (Buffalo) - Nanoelectronics (Albany) -Wireless Internet & Information Technology (Stony Brook) Centers of Advanced Technology –Ceramics (Alfred U.) –Integrated Electronics Engineering (Binghamton) –Biotechnology; Sensor Systems (Stony Brook) –Thin Film Technology (Albany) –Biomedical and Bioengineering (Buffalo) 3

4. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org SUNY System 64 Campuses 410,000+ students 6,600+ fields of study RF, Central Office 4

5. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org TTO MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Technology Transfer Office is to identify and protect University-developed intellectual property and serve as a catalyst for economic development by creating partnerships with business and industry to further research and license inventions for public use. Commercializing technologies that result from State University research can lead to the development of new industries and jobs for the public benefit. 5

6. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org http://www.rfsuny.org/briefings/tto.htm Technology Transfer at SUNY Last updated: July 25, 2005 Back to Table of Contents TTO Corporate Indicators Introduction The five Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) of The Research Foundation of State University of New York identify and protect SUNY intellectual capital, help faculty market their inventions, and create partnerships with industry to further research and commercialize SUNY-developed technologies. Faculty at the State University of New York conduct some of the most sophisticated and complex research in the world. State University researchers pioneered nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, introduced time- lapse photography of forestry subjects, isolated the bacteria that causes Lime disease, and developed the first implantable heart pacemaker. SUNY's revenue sharing policy gives its inventors 40 percent of the gross royalty revenues received by the Research Foundation, with multiple inventors splitting the revenue based on the shares indicated on an invention disclosure. To a growing extent, the scientific and technical developments emanating from research are being translated into new American products, markets and jobs. 6

7. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org http://www.rfsuny.org/briefings/tto.htm Technology Transfer Facts In FY 2005 the Research Foundation was awarded 34 U.S. patents. Technology transfer staff executed 78 new licensing and option agreements, received 245 invention disclosures, and filed 193 patent applications. In FY 2005 State University of New York inventions generated $13.5 million in royalties. The State University of New York is ranked the 14th largest patent producer among all public and private universities, just behind Harvard University and Cornell University, according to the most recent Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) Licensing Survey: FY 2003. The State University of New York ranks 17th among U.S. colleges and universities for royalties received on inventions licensed to industry, according to the FY 2003 AUTM survey. In the FY 2003 AUTM survey, the State University of New York earned more income from royalties than Johns Hopkins University, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, and Carnegie Mellon University. The Research Foundation (on behalf of SUNY) is ranked 10th among New York State organizations in number of patents received between 1999-2003, according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The Research Foundation is ahead of Carrier Corp., Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, General Motors Corp., Lockheed Martin Corp., Bausch & Lomb Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 7

8. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Bayh-Dole Act Federally funded technologies Disclose it to funding agency in two months Elect to retain title in two years Apply for a patent in one year Return royalty income to university and inventor 8

9. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Recent National Data 472 new products utilizing university technologies introduced to market in 2003 Since 1993 total number is 2,230 Since 1993 26,000 licenses, 32,000 patents Before Bayh-Dole 250 per year Gross royalty income $1.31 Billion in 2003 $1.235 Billion in 2002 9

10. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Product Sale 10

11. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org R&D TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALIZATION ISSUES: The Funding Gap 11

12. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org The Funding Gap 12

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14. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Partnership Model UniversityState OrganizationLocal Organization Public $$ MBA VC TTO Entities 14

15. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org How to Think Like Einstein 15

16. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org How to Think Like Einstein Think out side the box 16

17. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org How to Think Like Einstein Think out side the box Break the rules 17

18. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Breaking the Rules Rule breaking is a focused, deliberate way of finding solutions. If you have been unable to find a solution among all acceptable alternatives, then you must examine the impossible alternatives. You must break some rules. 18

19. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Breaking the Pattern Einstein was most successful when he was willing to consider anything, particularly ridicules ideas. Breaking patterns tears you out of your rut by generating the novel ideas that you are usually too practical to consider. 19

20. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Let Us Dream To find the possibilities in impossible places 20

21. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org During our lifetimes we may come up with at least 10 inventions that go unrecognized. These intellectual properties may include software and literary and artistic works as well as new devices, methods and processes. What Is Intellectual Property? 21

22. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org DEFINITION OF A PATENT An idea A process An application A product An improvement A new part of old gadget ALL OF THE ABOVE 22

23. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org How Does The Inventor Benefit? Inventors receive 40 percent of the gross royalty received by the Research Foundation. In fiscal 2003 royalties generated by SUNY inventions exceeded $13 million. Inventors receive special recognition for submitting an invention disclosure and for being awarded a patent. 23

24. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Does My Invention Have Commercial Value? Submit your idea to the Technology Transfer Office for evaluation. The TTO will conduct a search for similar patents and prepare a Market Opportunity Analysis (MOA) to determine its commercial value and what companies may be interested. Based on the MOA and the industry contact, the TTO will apply for a patent. 24

25. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Develop Some Habits Write it down Answer need question 25

26. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Practice Following State initial problem Why it must be solved Define the hierarchy Ignore limitations Ignore old answers Simplify Eliminate barriers Is the problem compelling and fun? 26

27. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Example Generic State initial problem Why it must be solved Define the hierarchy Ignore limitations Ignore old answers Simplify Eliminate barriers Make more money Pay kids school Most important List limitations Others suggestions Find simple way Tear down Is the problem compelling and fun? 27

28. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Example Specific State initial problem Why it must be solved Define the hierarchy Ignore limitations Ignore old answers Simplify Eliminate barriers Pancreatic cancer Live longer Reduce pain-Nobel Price Develop antibody Cannot be done Do it in Petri dish Bring it to TTO Is the problem compelling and fun? 28

29. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Your Brain Your brain is much better than you think Use both lobs If not enough create a third lob 29

30. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Greatest Genius in the World The Book of Genius By Tony Buzan and Raymon Keen Dominance-in-Field, Universality-of-Vision, Originality, Versatility, Stretgh and Energy 30

31. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Top Ten 10. Einstein 9. Phidias (Architect of Athens) 8. Alexander the Great 7. Thomas Jefferson 6. Sir Isaac Newton 5. Michelangelo 4. Goethe 3. The Great Pyramid Builders 2. William Shakespeare THE NUMBER ONE: Leonardo Da Vinci 31

32. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Seven Da Vinci Principles Curiosita-An insatiably curious approach to life and unrelenting quest for continuous learning. Dimonstrazione-A commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence, and willingness to learn from mistake. Sensazione-The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight, as enliven experience. Sfumato (literally Going up in Smoke)-A willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox, and uncertainty. Arte/Scienza-The development of the balance between science and art, logic and imagination. Whole brain thinking. Corporalita-The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness, and poise. Connessione-A recognition of and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena, system thinking. 32

33. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Curiosita Keep notebook Take adequate time to think Read Learn from little children Love learning Seek different perspective before decision making 33

34. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Dimonstrazione Willing to make mistake Rarely make same mistake twice Persevere in the face of obstacle Adversity is and opportunity for growth 34

35. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Sensazione Be alert Picture things clearly in your mine Doodle and draw Be good in at describing a scene in detail Look out into the far horizon or deep in the sky Be a good listener Good cook 35

36. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Sfumato Be comfortable with ambiguity Constantly be with your intuition Thrive with change See a humor in life every day OK to jump into conclusion Trust your gut Have a delight in paradox and be sensitive to irony Believe conflict in inspiring creativity 36

37. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Arte/Scienza Left-Brained Enjoy detail Be always on time Skilled at math Rely on logic Write clearly Be articulate Be organized an disciplined Right-Brained Be imaginative Good in brain storming Often do unexpected Like doodling Better in geometry then algebra No detail, only big picture Rely on intuition 37

38. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Corporalita Aerobically fit. Get stronger. Flexibility improving. Knowledgeable about diet and nutrition. Be graceful. Love to move. Be well coordinated. Learn to juggle. Practice mirror image. 38

39. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Connessionne Make connections that others do not see Well-developed sense of proportion Develop some practices to improve your third lobe 39

40. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Resources How to Think Like Einstein –Scott Thor. Barnes & Noble 2002. How to Think like Leonardo Da Vinci –Michale J. Gelb. Dell Trade Paperback, 1998. 40

41. Peace and Prosperity Through Science and Collaboration www.crdf.org Find Out More About Technology Transfer M. Guven Yalcintas, Ph.D. Vice President for Technology Transfer The Research Foundation of State University of New York 35 State Street Albany, New York 12201-0009 Phone: (518) 434-7166 Fax: (518) 434-9108 E-mail: Guven.Yalcintas@rfsuny.org Web site : www.rfsuny.org/tto 41