The Patenting Process in the United States
May 15, 2012
The webinar will provide a brief overview of the different types of intellectual property, what is protected, and for how long. You will learn about the processes and timelines involved in obtaining and defending a U.S. patent. Instructors will also discuss various USPTO actions such as restriction requirements, office actions, notice of missing requirements and more.

AUTM 2012 Software Course
Jun 8 - Jun 9, 2012
The AUTM Software Course is designed specifically for university licensing professionals who work with software and other information assets. The course will provide a survey of basic principles, as well as a study of best practices, emerging models and actual cases, that will benefit both newcomers and experienced practitioners. Participants will leave with the tools to handle basic to complex software asset management and licensing situations.

The Patenting Process in Foreign Countries
Jun 14, 2012
Understanding the patent process in the United States is confusing enough. Administrative and support staff should also understand the process for obtaining patents in foreign countries. Administrative professionals are often relied upon to enter intellectual property assets into the office database and then to track correspondence and deadlines relating to that same process. Not doing so properly could result in the loss of intellectual property rights. Education of administrative and support staff on this topic is critical.

Cost-effective Strategies for Working with Patent Counsel
Jul 11, 2012
Many technology transfer offices engage the services of outside law firms to manage their intellectual property. Understanding law firm operations and the unique characteristics of patent law practice will help you to establish effective working relationships with your patent attorneys. Providing your counsel with a set of standard operating guidelines will help streamline efficiencies and manage costs.

AUTM 2012 Central Region Meeting
Jul 23 - Jul 25, 2012
The AUTM 2012 Central Region Meeting will be held at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The AUTM Central Region Meeting brings diverse programs of interest to technology transfer newcomers and veterans alike. The meeting is an excellent forum for central region members to connect, exchange ideas, ask questions and gain valuable contacts.

Tool Box Tips & Tricks for Administrative & Support Staff
Aug 29, 2012
In this interactive session instructors will demonstrate common computer software shortcuts you can use every day for improving office efficiencies. Real life suggestions to improve work flow in your office will be provided. Instructors will share helpful websites and knowledge you can use to look up key information needed while working in a tech transfer office related to patenting, grant numbers, compliance and more! Bring your questions and be prepared to discuss key issues faced by administrative support staff.

AUTM 2012 Eastern Region Meeting
Sep 12 - Sep 14, 2012
The AUTM 2012 Eastern Region Meeting will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing. Technology transfer professionals will meet to discuss practices and strategies for industry-academia partnerships, culminating in successful company formation or product commercialization.

Anatomy of a License
Sep 19, 2012
Whether you are involved in license maintenance, finance or patent administration, you need to understand license agreements to effectively do your job. This session will include an introduction to license agreements by describing the outline of a typical license agreement with an explanation of the importance of each section. You will gain a detailed understanding of the critical parts of a license, especially those that are most relevant to administrative support staff.

AUTM 2012 Essentials Course
Oct 1 - Oct 3, 2012
The AUTM Essentials of Academic Technology Transfer Course will provide an overview of the essential aspects of academic technology transfer. This course is designed for individuals who are new to technology transfer in an academic environment.

AUTM 2012 TOOLS Course
Oct 1 - Oct 3, 2012
The AUTM TOOLS Course is designed for the administrative staff of technology transfer offices. TOOLS Course workshop leaders are technology transfer staff offices who are experienced in handling the everyday issues facing the administrative professional.

AUTM Leadership Forum
Nov 13 - Nov 14, 2012
The AUTM Leadership Forum for Advancing Discoveries is a high level forum for seasoned technology transfer professionals from around the world. The goal of the forum is to connect university professionals with industry colleagues to discuss taking a leadership role in accelerating commercialization. As a group, we will identify tactics to advance the technology transfer profession globally.

AUTM 2012 Western Region Meeting
Nov 15 - Nov 16, 2012
The AUTM 2012 Western Region Meeting encourages interaction between colleagues from the western United States. Join other AUTM Western Region members in beautiful Napa Valley, California for an exciting program of educational and networking events designed to provide insights for experienced and new technology transfer professionals.

AUTM 2013 Annual Meeting
Feb 27 - Mar 2, 2013
The AUTM 2013 Annual Meeting is a networking and professional development conference that draws from the global community of technology transfer professionals from academia and industry, venture investors and other intellectual property experts.

AUTM Asia 2013
Mar 20 - Mar 22, 2013
AUTM Asia 2013 is the platform for academic research institutions, industry, technology transfer professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and examine the latest issues related to commercializing technology.

AUTM 2014 Annual Meeting
Feb 19 - Feb 22, 2014
The AUTM 2014 Annual Meeting is a networking and professional development conference that draws from the global community of technology transfer professionals from academia and industry, venture investors and other intellectual property experts.

2015 AUTM Annual Meeting
Feb 22 - Feb 25, 2015
The AUTM 2015 Annual Meeting is a networking and professional development conference that draws from the global community of technology transfer professionals from academia and industry, venture investors and other intellectual property experts.

AUTM 2016 Annual Meeting
Feb 14 - Feb 17, 2016
The AUTM 2016 Annual Meeting is a networking and professional development conference that draws from the global community of technology transfer professionals from academia and industry, venture investors and other intellectual property experts.

2017 AUTM Annual Meeting
Mar 12 - Mar 15, 2017
The AUTM 2017 Annual Meeting is a networking and professional development conference that draws from the global community of technology transfer professionals from academia and industry, venture investors and other intellectual property experts.