Our Services for Researchers

Securing and marketing inventions

Have you invented something? Or do you own a patent and want to develop your idea into a marketable product? We evaluate whether patenting the results of your research is possible and commercially wise, and help you to develop a suitable patenting and marketing strategy, as well as negotiate the necessary agreements.

The proceeds from the commercial exploitation of your invention flow back to the research institution where you are employed, assuming that is, that your employer has not released the invention. In the case of our partner institutes, the so-called ‘rule of thirds’ usually applies: after a 10% deduction to cover patenting costs, the remaining proceeds are divided into thirds. The inventor then receives 30% of gross proceeds from commercial exploitation.

Talk to us directly:

	If you are an employee of one of our partner institutes, contact our technology managers in your area.
	As an employee of another research institution you should usually refer to your internal patent department or designated advisor regarding the patenting and exploitation of your invention. We are nevertheless happy to answer general questions.
	If you are self employed, or your employer has released your invention, you are free to choose your commercial exploitation partner. Talk to us to find out how we can help.