Frequently Asked Questions

See below for answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. If your question is not answered here, please feel free to contact us.

QWhy get a patent?

QDoes seeking a patent prevent me from publishing or presenting my research?

QWhat is the difference between a provisional patent application an invention disclosure form?

QHow much does a patent cost? Who pays for getting a patent?

QIs it possible to get an international patent? What is a PCT?

QWill CSU Ventures initiate or continue a patent application without an identified licensee?

QHow is software protected? Can it be patented?

QDoes CSU Ventures sell commercial products?

QCan I request that CSU Ventures distribute my software at no cost and/or as open source?

QHow does CSU Ventures find someone interested in my innovation?

QCan I decide what company will get my innovation?

QI would like to be involved in the negotiations. Is that possible?

QHow long does the licensing process take?

QHow are royalties paid out?

QCan I direct all revenue from my innovation to a specific college/department/lab?

QWhat do I need to know about starting my own company?

QWhen does it make sense to start a new company?

QHow can CSU Ventures assist my new company?

QCan I start my own company and keep my position at CSU?

QHow do I manage Conflict of Interest/Conflict of Commitment with a startup?

QCan I start a company so that I can apply for SBIR/STTR funding?

QCan my company conduct research using CSU space and facilities?

QCan I hold a management position in the company?

QCan I sit on the Board of Directors or Scientific Advisory Board of the company?

QCan I consult for the company?

QDo I still receive royalties on innovations licensed to my company?

QWhat is CSU Ventures and what does it do?

QI am not part of the CSU community. Can CSU Ventures help me with my innovation?

QHow do I find a CSU startup to partner with and/or invest in?

QHow much does it cost to license a CSU Ventures innovation?

QHow can I get into contact with a particular startup?

QAre paid consultants also needed by university startups?

QWhat kinds of compensation packages are available for executives looking to work with a startup?

QCan my company conduct research using CSU space and facilities?

QI don’t know who to talk to at CSU Ventures.

QWhat is CSU Ventures and what does it do?

QHow do I find a CSU startup to partner with and/or invest in?

QHow can I get in touch with a particular startup?

QAre there opportunities to leverage my investment with matching funds from CSU Ventures?

QI don’t know who to talk to at CSU Ventures.

QWhat is CSU Ventures and what does it do?

QHow much does it cost to license a CSU Ventures innovation?

QDoes CSU Ventures negotiate sponsored research agreements?

QWhat are CSU’s specialty areas of research?

QCan my company conduct research using CSU space and facilities?

QIs it possible to own the IP resulting from sponsored research at CSU?

QIs it possible to negotiate a sponsored research agreement and a license to the resulting IP at the same time?

QI don’t know who to talk to at CSU Ventures.