- Who We Are
- Research and Technology at FIU
- What is Intellectual Property?
Welcome to the Office of Intellectual Property Management!
Who We Are
The Office of Intellectual Property Management (OIPM) is located on the FIU University Park Campus, MARC 440. Dr. Susan E. Webster is the Director with support from Sheryl St. Pierre, Coordinator and Veronica Appleby, Program Assistant.
Our office is primarily responsible for patents and inventions. Copyright issues are primarily handled through the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs depending upon the nature of the material disclosed.
Research and Technology at FIU
FIU’s record of innovation and research is forming the foundation for the next generation of scientific discovery. The advancements realized at FIU today will improve the quality of life in our communities tomorrow. FIU has assembled a team of world-renowned researchers who hold more than 80 patent applications and 100 patent disclosures.
FIU is also advancing the world’s technology base by developing new technologies that will allow for the creation of nanoscale materials to be used as drug-delivery vehicles and sensors.
To facilitate the work of its researchers, FIU is building a state-of-the-art bio/nanofabrication research facility that will assist scientists in harnessing molecular-sized particles to fight human disease and advance breakthrough in the fields of electronics and communication technologies, among others. Research conducted here will help meet the emerging needs of bio- and nano-technologies.
What is Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images and designs that can be protected. Simply put, intellectual property can be divided into two categories: Industrial Property, which can include inventions (patents), trademarks, industrial designs; and Copyright, which can include literary and artistic works.
FIU Technology
Available for Licensing
IP Disclosure Process
- Policies and Procedures
- Forms
Intellectual Property Advisory Committee
- Overview
- Review Guide Sheet
Research and Development
- Funding Opportunities
- Proposal Development
- Compliance for Government-funded Grants
- Intellectual Property Compliance
Training and Events
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