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Challenge

In 2010, Oxford Oracle had a commercial partner relationship with the UK research university to assist in evaluating the commercial potential of invention disclosures.

The Oracle's Solution

The activities included comprising assessment of patentability, commercial applicability and technology readiness, and the development of actionable exploitation plans, describing the market potential, industry trends, competitor environment and a short-list of potential licensees. A review of TT practices and structures at Liverpool, with recommendations on IP policy and structural change. TT Support - Evaluation of invention disclosures, development of actionable exploitation plans a UK research university. A review of TT practices and structures at Liverpool, with recommendations on IP policy and structural change 2010. Over a 9-month period, Oxford Oracle had a commercial partner relationship with the UK research university in which we assisted the UK research university in evaluating the commercial potential of invention disclosures and helped develop a new license agreement and improved license review process. Our activities included the evaluation of invention disclosures, comprising assessment of patentability, commercial applicability and technology readiness, and the development of actionable exploitation plans, describing the market potential, industry trends, competitor environment and a short-list of potential licensees. A license review process was also undertaken, a new license agreement drafted, and advice provided on licensing best practice. Oxford Oracle has recently re-engaged with Liverpool to review and support their IP processes and policy and approach to technology marketing and we continue to work with the University to evaluation incubation support.

Consequential Impact

Oxford Oracle re-engaged with Liverpool University to review and support their IP processes and policy and approach to technology marketing. We also continuously work with the University to evaluate their incubation support.