Licensing FAQs – WARF https://www.warf.org Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:20:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.warf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Licensing FAQs – WARF https://www.warf.org 32 32 How do I license a WARF technology? https://www.warf.org/kb/how-do-i-license-a-warf-technology/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:08:20 +0000 https://www.warf.org/?post_type=kb&p=14790 Read More

]]> Browse through WARF technologies to get started. You can use the contact information at the bottom of the technology summary that you’re interested in or call 608-960-9850 to speak to a licensing manager who can help you.

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]]> What is a license agreement and what does it include? https://www.warf.org/kb/what-is-a-license-agreement-and-what-does-it-include/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:25:12 +0000 https://www.warf.org/?post_type=kb&p=14803 Read More

]]> A license agreement gives you the ability to use WARF’s rights under its intellectual property for a technology, in order to develop that technology for commercialization. WARF license agreements typically include the following elements...

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]]> How much does it cost to license a WARF technology? https://www.warf.org/kb/how-much-does-it-cost-to-license-a-warf-technology-2/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 21:01:48 +0000 https://www.warf.org/?post_type=kb&p=14705 Read More

]]> Because each emerging technology has a different market value, the exact cost dollar amount is negotiated with a licensing manager. In most cases, licensing a WARF technology involves three expenses: a licensing fee, patent reimbursement costs and royalties. The license fee and patent reimbursement costs are due after the agreement is executed, and royalties are due when a product is...

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]]> How do I know if a WARF technology is still available for licensing? https://www.warf.org/kb/how-do-i-know-if-a-warf-technology-is-still-available-for-licensing/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 21:30:41 +0000 https://www.warf.org/?post_type=kb&p=14711 Read More

]]> As you’re browsing the emerging technologies on our website, you’ll see contact information for each technology. Simply contact the licensing manager listed on the page you’re interested in. We sometimes still list technologies on our website that are already exclusively licensed, with the permission of our licensees, because we’ve found that visitors are interested in these technologies and might...

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]]> Does WARF sell commercial products? https://www.warf.org/kb/does-warf-sell-commercial-products/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 21:30:05 +0000 https://www.warf.org/?post_type=kb&p=14709 Read More

]]> No, WARF licenses intellectual property that can then be developed into commercial products. If you would like to know if a particular WARF technology has been or is being developed into a product by a company, you can contact the licensing manager listed at the bottom of the technology summary or call 608-960-9850 to speak to a licensing manager who can help you.

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]]> How do WARF’s patenting and licensing processes differ from those of other technology transfer organizations? https://www.warf.org/kb/how-do-warfs-patenting-and-licensing-processes-differ-from-those-of-other-technology-transfer-organizations/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 21:31:49 +0000 https://www.warf.org/?post_type=kb&p=14717 Read More

]]> WARF is structured in a customer-focused manner. That is, patenting and licensing activities are divided between intellectual property managers who work with UW-Madison inventors to patent their discoveries, and licensing managers who focus on licensing discussions and negotiations with industry. This structure allows WARF to hire staff with specific industry experience in either patenting or...

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]]> It’s difficult for me to travel to Madison. How can I meet with WARF? https://www.warf.org/kb/how-can-i-meet-with-warf/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 21:32:05 +0000 https://www.warf.org/?post_type=kb&p=14719 Read More

]]> If travel to Madison is difficult for you, WARF’s licensing managers are happy to set up virtual options or even travel to your location for discussions and negotiations.

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]]> What if a WARF technology needs to be developed over a period of time? https://www.warf.org/kb/what-if-a-warf-technology-needs-to-be-developed-over-a-period-of-time/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:22:40 +0000 https://www.warf.org/?post_type=kb&p=14797 Read More

]]> WARF license agreements can provide for a technology development period. Before the license agreement is finalized, the licensee must submit a brief technology development plan. Then, they’ll share semi-annual development reports that document that active development is taking place. In projects with long development timetables, like in pharmaceuticals, certain progress milestones may be specified.

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]]> How are royalties calculated for licensing a WARF technology? https://www.warf.org/kb/how-are-royalties-calculated-for-licensing-a-warf-technology/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:23:05 +0000 https://www.warf.org/?post_type=kb&p=14799 Read More

]]> Royalties, paid when products using the technology are sold, may be calculated on a percentage-of-sales or fee-per-unit basis. WARF expects a minimum royalty each year after an agreed upon development period. This fee is designed to encourage timely commercialization and active marketing of the technology and is set at a relatively low amount compared to the expected royalties.

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]]> My company would like to sponsor research on campus. How do we make this arrangement? https://www.warf.org/kb/my-company-would-like-to-sponsor-research-on-campus-how-do-we-make-this-arrangement/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 21:31:11 +0000 https://www.warf.org/?post_type=kb&p=14713 Read More

]]> Industry-sponsored research at UW-Madison can be initiated through the UW’s Office for Business Engagement. A research agreement between the university and your company will establish the terms and scope of the project. You may also make a gift to the university to advance research. These funds are unrestricted, meaning they are not directed toward any specific research and don’t give your company...

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