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Collaborate Protect CommercializeUSC Stevens: Protect Collaborate Commercialize
To maximize the translation of USC research into products for public benefit through licensing, collaborations and the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation
Our Mission
Our History
Mark Stevens, USC TrusteeUSC ‘81, MS ‘84
University-wide resource for translating innovations to the market
• Started in 1971 as USC’s Office of Technology Licensing• $22 million endowment by Mark and Mary Stevens in 2004
established the USC Stevens Institute for Technology Commercialization
• Renamed to USC Stevens Center for Innovation in 2007 to reflect broader focus on all academic disciplines
• USC Stevens Center manages university-owned IP stemming from $686 million annual research funding
Our Approach
Protect Collaborate Commercialize
Technology TransferManage commercialization of
USC research through licensing and faculty-led start-ups
Corporate CollaborationsDevelop corporate sponsored research
in all areas across USC and form multi-faceted partnerships with industry
• Enable the university to share its knowledge with industry • Establish relationships with industry partners• Formulate partnering strategies for success
Collective 38 years of experience in the private sector and
43 years of experience working for academic/research institutions
Lisa Andaleon, MADirector, Operations
Our Leadership
Michael Arciero, J.D.Interim Director,Technology Licensing & New Ventures
Vasiliki Anest, Ph.D.Senior Director,Corporate Collaborations
Jennifer Dyer, CLPExecutive Director
Management experienced in bridging academia and industry
Our Functions and Services
Identify and align mutual shared interests between faculty and industry
Formulate partnering strategies with industry
Establish multi-disciplinary corporate research collaborations across all of USC
Manage invention disclosures
Develop patent strategy
Commercialize faculty research through licensing and startups
Licensing Corporate Collaborations
Patents and Contracts Operations
Patent filing and maintenance
Material transfer
Confidentiality agreements
Office of General Counsel support on IP-related matters
Advancing the creative thinking and breakthrough research at USC for global impact
Department operations
Finance and accounting
Royalty distributions
Contract compliance
Marketing
Programs/Education
Database/Reporting
Our Service Commitment
Efficient Flexible Accountable
Review and make a decision on all complete invention disclosures within 30 days of receipt
Communicate all ongoing patent decisions at least 60 days in advance of any deadline
Send out an initial material transfer agreement (MTA) within 3 days of receiving all required information
Review IP terms in sponsored research and other agreements within 5 business days of receipt
Hold individual meetings with faculty and lab as requested Conduct seminars related to technology commercialization and
corporate collaborations for faculty and students
Get Started with Us Online and In Person
A direct portal for faculty and staff to USC Stevens’ services
http://stevens.usc.edu
Disclosure (Sophia)
Preliminary Review
Intellectual Property Protection
Business Development
Licensing
Commercial Development
License Income
Our Commercialization ProcessUSC Stevens: working with you every step
Ongoing assessment
Sophia: Our Online Database
Disclose an invention, request a material transfer agreement (MTA) or non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
Track status of submitted items online
Enables USC Stevens to provide customized reports to USC leadership
http://usc.wellspringsoftware.net/kms
Submit online and stay informed
Corporate Collaboration: Process
Types of Relationships- Sponsored Research- Licensing- Incubator access- New Co. creation- Equity investment- Flexible, multi-faceted
Types of Engagement- Involvement with researchers- Student-oriented engagement- Access to resources- Involvement with centers of expertise and schools- Economic development
Licenses executed in FY2015
(50) more than doubled the
FY2012 figure
USC Stevens Metrics: Increasing Impact of University Research
FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY20150
50
100
150
200
250
300
Total Invention Disclosures
FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY201505
101520253035404550
Total Licenses
FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY20150
3
6
9
12
Total Startup Companies
Cumulative 40 startups from FY2012 to FY2015
Invention disclosures
received in FY2015 (285)
increased by approximately
9% over FY2014 (48% over
FY 2012)
Excel LaboratoriesInnovative healthcare startup
Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLED)Cutting-edge LCD alternative
LICENSING STARTUPS
Pfizer CTIAccelerating translation of novel targets to the clinic
GPCR consortiumNew international research coalition
ALLIANCECOLLABORATION
Public-private partnership to advance GPCR research for drug developmentbolsters USC’s efforts to promote biomedical research in Los Angeles
We are a part of this innovative Pharma program with leading university and academic research centers nationwide
Technology used in displays for over 50 different smartphones, including Samsung Galaxy
Successful USC Viterbi-led company sold to a major Pharmaceutical company
Working with USC Stevens: Success Stories
Student Innovator ShowcaseIn collaboration with USC Greif Center to award student creativity and breakthrough ideas from all disciplines with cash prizes
USC (Viterbi, Marshall, and USC Stevens Center) team with UCLA and Caltech on federally funded innovation hub
NSF Innovation Corps (“I-Corps”)
Legal Office HoursComplimentary legal assistance, counseling and information materials to all USC innovators
In partnership with USC Gould School of Law to provide law students an opportunity to assume professional roles
Legal Externship Program
Innovation Intern ProgramCompetitive paid internship to USC undergraduate and graduate students
Supports and funds translational research centered on the applying developed technologies to solve an unmet clinical need
USC Coulter Translational Research Partnership Program
USC Stevens: Supporting Student Innovation
USC Stevens: How to Reach Us
E-mail and phone:[email protected]
Website:http://stevens.usc.edu/contact-us
Facebook:USC Stevens Center for Innovation
Twitter:@USCStevens
USC Stevens: Part of a Global Innovation Ecosystem
Connecting Across Greater Los Angeles and Beyond