Intellectual Property 101
Abstract
Intellectual property encompasses all forms of creativity such as inventions, software, discoveries, creative or artistic works, know-how, processes, and unique materials. For example, intellectual property may be machines, devices, instruments, computer programs, circuits, biological materials, chemicals, books, videos, photographs, paintings, sculptures, or songs. Intellectual property is protected by law through patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secrets. Multiple forms of protection may be used on the same piece of intellectual property. For example, computer software can be protected by copyright, patent, trade secret, and trademark.
The Office of Technology Management (OTM) is responsible for managing the intellectual property generated by research and educational activities at the University of Illinois. The OTM’s mission is to encourage innovation, enhance research, and facilitate economic development through the transfer of intellectual property. The OTM developed a documented, systematic, and timely process for the analysis, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property. This seminar is an introduction to intellectual property and how to work with the OTM.
Bio
Maria Jaromin is an associate technology manager in the Office of Technology Management at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Maria’s technology portfolio focus is engineering and physical sciences.
