Learn About Confidentiality Agreements
We recommend researchers enter into a confidentiality disclosure agreement (CDA or NDA) any time you or a company plan to share proprietary or non-public information with each other. Learn more below or navigate directly to the CDA Request Form. What is a Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement? Confidentiality disclosure agreements (CDAs), or nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), protect information […]
Signature Authority
Some processes require institutional signature. Certain people at the University have been delegated signature authority from the Board of Trustees through the President and senior University officers for certain efforts. This page provides an overview of the signature authority responsibilities and delegates for research-related areas.. Sponsored Programs Sponsored Programs is responsible for providing the appropriate […]
Nominate the BU Innovator of the Year
The BU Innovator of the Year is an outstanding faculty member who has translated world-class research into an invention or innovation that benefits humankind. Our annual nomination process takes place each fall, and is open to faculty and staff across campuses. We’re excited to hear your input! Award Guidelines Eligibility Eligible nominees are full-time faculty […]
Material Transfer Agreements
Material transfer agreements (MTAs) are agreements that establish the terms and conditions upon which proprietary materials are transferred by BU to outside parties, or received by BU from outside parties, for use by designated persons in specified and approved research protocols. Why are MTAs important? MTAs protect the intellectual property rights of Boston University, Boston […]
Patents, Licensing & Entrepreneurship
BU is committed to getting our researchers’ ideas and technology into the world to benefit […]
John Turi
John joined the Technology Development office at Boston University in 2011 and is currently responsible for all transactional work related to the physical sciences intellectual property portfolio. Prior to joining Boston University, John worked as a Project Manager for Edgewater Technology, an innovative technology management consulting firm where he led custom development, integration and implementation […]
Ken Zwicker
Dr. Zwicker joined the Technology Development Office in April 2016. Ken is responsible for all intellectual property and technology licensing matters arising from the Boston University Charles River Campus, the Boston University Medical School, the Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and the Boston Medical Center. Ken is an experienced patent attorney across all areas of […]
Michael Pratt
Mr. Pratt joined Boston University Technology Development in May 2000. He worked in Technology Transfer, responsible for the transfer of technologies from the fields of physical, engineering, and computer sciences, as Director of the Office of Corporate Business Development, responsible for building long term partnerships with a special focus on technology development between Boston University/Boston […]