An evaluation of intellectual property rights and commercialization potential of academic inventions: A case study of the university of health sciences technology transfer office
Orhan Çömlek
Department of Management and Organization, Health Institutions Management, Health Sciences University, Hamidiye Health Services Vocational School, İstanbul, Türkiye
Keywords: Intellectual and industrial property rights, patent portfolio management, technology transfer office, university-industry collaboration.
Abstract
This study examines the role and achievements of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Technology Transfer Office (TTO) in the commercialization of patents. By emphasizing the significance and position of patents in intellectual property rights, the strategies implemented by the UHS TTO in this field and the outcomes achieved are detailed. The stages from invention disclosure to patent applications, registration, and commercialization are addressed in the study, and the mechanisms supporting university-industry collaboration are explained. Additionally, how patent portfolio management, training activities, awareness campaigns, and revenue-sharing models contribute to the development of innovative solutions and economic benefits are discussed. In conclusion, the importance of strengthening international collaborations, increasing research and development investments, and promoting an innovation culture to support the leadership goals of the UHS in the fields of health and biotechnology through the UHS TTO has been emphasized.
Cite this article as: Çömlek O. An evaluation of intellectual property rights and commercialization potential of academic inventions: A case study of the university of health sciences technology transfer office. D J Med Sci 2025;11(1):i-xv. doi: 10.5606/fng.btd.2025.964.