Information for Inventors
- Inventors of intellectual property may not represent Texas A&M University System or any System Member during licensing negotiations.
- Inventors who wish to commercialize intellectual property through the creation of a start-up and licensing TAMUS-owned IP to that start up, have a conflict of interest that requires evaluation and management. Prior approval by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents is required prior to the creation of such a relationship (see TAMUS Regulation 17.01.08).
- Inventors should contact Texas A&M University System Innovation to share the intention of licensing the IP, and should ensure that any financial interest (e.g. equity or ownership, etc.) and any role or employment (e.g. Board of Directors, employee, etc.) are appropriately disclosed to the System Member.
- Once the conflict of interest is managed, and any role subject to the Board of Regents receives approval, licensing negotiations may proceed between Texas A&M University System and the start up. However, it is important to note that the inventor may not represent System at any stage of these negotiations.
IP-COI Process Flowchart
View our IP-COI process flowchart.
