Ethics and Equitable Conduct: Procuring Enforceable Patents
Jan 26, 2010
This beginner to intermediate level workshop is ideal for patent administrators, licensing professionals and contract specialists who have four years or less of experience in technology transfer and anyone new to working with inventors and outside patent counsel.

Triage
Feb 24, 2010
Learn the basics of invention disclosure evaluation and selection using a triage approach. Invention triage is based on the principle that concentrating effort where it can make the most difference maximizes results. It combines effective invention disclosure evaluation and assessment with efficient management of the limited technology transfer resources of both time and money.

Basic Patenting 101
Mar 3, 2010
Basic Patenting 101 is an essential introductory course for beginner level licensing professionals. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the elements of a patent, the patenting process and the strategies used by universities to establish and leverage intellectual property portfolios. Learn what a typical patent and patenting process entails and gain an understanding of patenting considerations, costs and timelines within the United States and other select countries.

Nuts and Bolts for Compliance Under Federal Funding Awards
Mar 9, 2010
Get ready for a step-by-step tutorial about how to properly report inventions created under Federal sponsorship! This session will demonstrate the process for reporting inventions and patents thru the National Institutes of Health’s iEdison database, demonstrate how to conduct utilization reporting through iEdison, review the documents and timelines involved and touch briefly on closing out contracts.

2010 AUTM Annual Meeting
Mar 18 - Mar 20, 2010

Patent Basics for Administrative Personnel
May 12, 2010
This is a must-attend workshop for technology transfer beginners, administrators and support staff. It is also an excellent refresher for professionals with intermediate level experience.

AUTM 2010 Eastern Region Meeting
Jun 7 - Jun 9, 2010
The AUTM 2010 Eastern Region Meeting will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, home to several prominent universities at the forefront of academic technology transfer. We will meet to discuss successful practices and new strategies to help weather these complicated economic times.

AUTM 2010 Software and Digital Media Course
Jun 17 - Jun 18, 2010
The AUTM Software and Digital Media Course is designed specifically for technology professionals who work with software, digital media, databases, electronic data, Web sites and an array of university information products. Go back to your office with tools to improve your success in managing information products.

AUTM 2010 Central Region Meeting
Jul 12 - Jul 14, 2010
The AUTM 2010 Central Region Meeting will be held at the world-famous Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. 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.

AUTM 2010 TOOLS Course
Oct 4 - Oct 6, 2010
The AUTM TOOLS Course is created and designed for the administrative and support 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 and support staff.

AUTM 2010 Essentials Course
Oct 4 - Oct 6, 2010
The AUTM Essentials of Academic Technology Transfer Course (formerly known as the AUTM Basic Licensing 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.

2011 AUTM Annual Meeting
Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2011