Join the Office of Intellectual Property Management (OIPM) and the Tulane Innovation Institute for an intellectual property (IP) education workshop series, emphasizing practical knowledge, interactive learning, and meaningful engagement. Open to faculty, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, and senior graduate students from all Tulane campuses and schools.
Navigating Collaboration and IP Ownership
Friday, November 14, 2025
12:00 pm- 1:45 (Session starts at 12:00 pm, Networking to follow)
New Orleans BioInnovation Center, 1441 Canal St.
Have you ever been excited about a new collaboration, but unsure how your partners – along with their students and institutions – can affect intellectual property you create? This session will unravel the nuances of intellectual property rights in today's interconnected research environment, where multiple institutions and people contribute to breakthrough innovations. We will explore common elements of university policies and practical frameworks for managing IP rights in multi-institution projects. You will leave with strategies to navigate ownership and commercialization without derailing promising research partnerships.
Understanding Public Disclosure and Patent Rights
Monday, December 1, 2025
11:00 am - 12:45 pm (Session starts at 11:00 am, Networking follows)
Tulane Uptown Campus
Cudd Hall Lobby
Have you ever wondered how to balance sharing your research with protecting intellectual property rights in today's “publish or perish” academic world? This session reveals how routine academic activities—from conference discussions to student thesis defenses—can constitute public disclosures with global patent implications. Master the art of presenting your groundbreaking work while strategically preserving intellectual property rights for future commercialization opportunities.
From Discovery to Disclosure | Starting the Patent Process
Friday, January 16, 2026
11:00 am - 12:45 pm (Session starts at 11:00 am, Networking follows)
New Orleans BioInnovation Center, 1441 Canal St.
Have you ever been certain you’re on to a groundbreaking invention but unsure how to protect it? Navigate the often-confusing journey from your "eureka moment" to a strong patent application with confidence and clarity. This practical session demystifies the invention disclosure process, provides insider tips for completing forms that set you up for success, and reveals what happens after you hit submit. Clear up common misconceptions about invention disclosures, learn documentation strategies that can accelerate the patent process, and leave knowing when your invention is actually protected.
