MEDIA INFORMATION

To promote the understanding of the technology transfer profession and it mission, AUTM shares information, data and knowledge with the media. AUTM not only disseminates information that association members create, but also can connect journalists with AUTM members who have expertise in various technology transfer areas.

AUTM maintains copyright on its publications. Any reference to information from AUTM publications or from the AUTM Web site must include attribution to: the Association of University Technology Managers Inc. (AUTM). Articles that quote or paraphrase articles written by specific authors also must include author attribution.

AUTM Licensing Survey

• Press representatives who request to be included in AUTM's press list receive a complimentary copy of the annual AUTM Licensing Survey Summary upon publication.
• Journalists who request a copy of the Survey Summary after its initial release receive a complimentary copy of the most current Survey Summary.
• Journalists who send a written request to AUTM headquarters may be added to the AUTM press list at any time. Written requests can be sent via mail, fax or email.

• Press representatives who request permission to reprint articles or parts of articles must work with AUTM headquarters staff to obtain reproduction rights.

• Members of the press who contact AUTM headquarters for quotes and specific details about technology transfer issues will be referred to AUTM officers. AUTM headquarters staff members are not technology transfer experts and will not share information, data or opinions with members of the press except as specifically authorized by an AUTM officer.
• AUTM does not provide journalists with printed or electronic versions of the AUTM membership directory, or email addresses for AUTM officials other than headquarters staff, except where available on the AUTM Web site.
• AUTM headquarters staff do not schedule interviews or facilitate conversations between journalists and AUTM officials. Journalists can obtain contact information for Board members through the AUTM Web site.

• Journalists with active press credentials may seek AUTM's approval to attend AUTM educational events on a complimentary basis. Send requests along with press credentials and a brief description of journalist's relation to the technology transfer field to info@autm.net or 847/480-9282 (fax).

Any questions about the terms and conditions of this policy should be directed to the AUTM Communications Director at jtalley@autm.net.