Inventions and patents
TU Dresden is one of the most patented universities in Germany. Every year, around 100 new inventions are protected with a patent. In most cases, patent protection is granted in several countries and regions, meaning that the total number of patent applications is significantly higher.
Has a new idea worthy of protection emerged in the course of your research activities?
We are at your side as a contact partner for the topics inventions, patents and exploitation and support you with the following services:
Analysis of inventions:
- Personal advice on the protectability and scope of protection of your invention as well as on general questions relating to industrial property rights
- Advice on IP-related provisions in cooperation agreements
- Information on the Employee Inventions Act
- Information on your own search options and on using the Patent Information Center at TU Dresden (PIZ)
Application and management of copyright laws:
- Development of application strategies
- Support in the preparation and receipt of invention disclosures
Invention disclosure form | Invention disclosure |
Appendix A - personal details TUD | Appendix A |
Appendix B - personal data of third parties | Appendix B |
Appendix C - Data protection information | Appendix C |
- Implementation of national and international patent applications
- Coordination and management of patent procedures
- Monitoring of the property rights portfolio
Exploitation of copyright laws:
- Development of exploitation strategies according to the guidelines of the university's own transfer strategy (e.g. licensing, patent sales)
- Support with intellectual property issues for spin-offs
- Payment of inventor remuneration
- Negotiation of exploitation agreements with companies
Inventions and patents
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Visiting address:
Bürokomplex Falkenbrunnen Chemnitzer Straße 50
01187 Dresden
Postal address:
TUD Dresden University of Technology Sachgebiet 5.3 Transfer Office
01062 Dresden
Would you like to know more about patents and other intellectual property rights? Visit one of the training events of our Patent Information Center or our excite|TALENTS unit.