Intellectual Property Policy and Agreement FAQs
Intellectual Property Policy Boston University’s Intellectual Property Policy, effective July 1, 2017, implements legal requirements and provides guidance for the management of intellectual property (IP) at BU, facilitating externally sponsored research and allowing members of the research community to make informed decisions about IP and technology transfer. Intellectual Property Agreement BU policies help set expectations, clarify processes, and apply broadly […]
Jon Gilbert
Jon joined Boston University and the Corporate Research & Contracting office in March of 2019. His role is to manage large alliances the University has with industry and to work on improving OCRC’s processes to ensure and build strong industry partnerships. Jon brings to BU more than 19 years of industry and academic experience building […]
Frances Forrester
Frances Forrester joined Technology Development in March 2019 to manage the commercialization of medical technologies (MedTech) developed by the faculty of Boston University. Prior to joining BU, Frances was a PhD Fellow at Columbia Tech Ventures for almost three years. She was promoted to Senior Management Fellow during her tenure, where she coordinated the completion […]
Joseph Lee
Joe Lee joined BU’s Office of Technology Development in December 2021 as an Intellectual Property and Agreements Specialist and currently serves as IP & Licensing Manager. He is responsible for the management of the office’s patent database to ensure its accuracy and integrity, reviewing invoices and billable matters for accuracy, and assisting with agreement drafting. […]
Nevena Dimova
Nevena joined BU Technology Development in July 2018 as a director of business development. In this role, she manages the commercialization of life science inventions arising from research conducted at Boston University and Boston Medical Center. Prior to joining BU, Nevena led business development at a life sciences company which employs a proprietary antibody discovery […]
Unfunded Collaboration Research Agreement (CRA)
An unfunded collaboration research agreement is a contract that establishes the rights and responsibilities of research collaborators that are participating in a specific collaborative research project whereby no funds are exchanged between the collaborators. Unfunded collaboration research agreements may include the exchange of in-kind support such as tangible research materials (e.g., mice, antibodies, computer chips), […]
Discuss a New Idea
Contact a Business Development Lead Pick up the phone or send a quick email. We’ll be in touch shortly to schedule a kick-off conversation. Submit an Idea If you’d prefer, you can also tell us more about your idea or technology using the web form below. We’ll be in touch shortly about scheduling a conversation. […]
Misty Farrell-Pennington
Ms. Farrell-Pennington joined BU Technology Development in August 2017 to manage the commercialization of research and technologies developed by faculty in the engineering and physical sciences departments of Boston University. She has over 14 years of experience in technology development, commercialization and sales. In her role as Director at local startup EuclidIQ, in Concord, MA, […]
Cindy Iris Cabral
Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) Request: Incoming MTAs
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