1. UNT Technology Transfer Process For additional details see the UNT Intellectual Property Policy 16.13.1 UNT retains ownership of the technology Intellectual Property Officer determines whether patent, copyright or trademark protection should be pursued for Intellectual Property He notifies the inventor(s) of UNT’s intent The Intellectual Property Advisory Committee (IPAC) reviews the technology for feasibility, patentability and market demand. Makes recommendation to Intellectual Property Officer An Intellectual Property (Invention) Disclosure is submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development Or UNT waives rights and the inventor(s) can ask for rights

2. UNT Technology Transfer Process For additional details see the UNT Intellectual Property Policy 16.13.1 According to the UNT Intellectual Property Policy (16.13.1) license income to UNT is distributed to Inventors (50%) and UNT (50%) Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development works closely with the inventor(s) to patent, license and market the technology UNT retains ownership of the technology

3. UNT Technology Transfer Process For additional details see the UNT Intellectual Property Policy 16.13.1 Approves First Office Action Patent Office receives application and sets up a file called a wrapper. Returns self-addressed postcard notification with filing date and number Rejects Needs Modifications Start Over Divides More than one patent

4. UNT Technology Transfer Process For additional details see the UNT Intellectual Property Policy 16.13.1 Final Office Action Make requested changes to claims -Request reconsideration -Appeal to Board of Patents Appeals -Start over with new application -Request Continued Examination of new claims After First Office Action

5. UNT Technology Transfer Process For additional details see the UNT Intellectual Property Policy 16.13.1 Final Office Action Rejection Petition for Reconsideration Approval Modify claims as requested Appeal to Board of Patent Appeals Start Over with a New Application

6. UNT Technology Transfer Process For additional details see the UNT Intellectual Property Policy 16.13.1 PATENT GRANTED Pay fee Notice of Allowability Patent Office Approves

7. UNT Technology Transfer Process For additional details see the UNT Intellectual Property Policy 16.13.1 For more information please contact: Mr. Harold Strong Director of Discovery Park and Technology Transfer The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development University of North Texas Tel. (940) 565-4459 Email Harold.Strong@unt.edu