Technology Transfer
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The Director of Technology Transfer at South Dakota State University is Denichiro ("Denny") Otsuga, Ph.D. (Suite 201 of the Enterprise Center, 815 Medary Ave; phone: 605-696-7872). Any discovery or invention having potential intellectual property value must be reported to the Director of Technology Transfer.
The goals of technology transfer activities at SDSU are to:
Identify and protect intellectual property developed at SDSU
Implement Board of Regents and Federal policies relevant to intellectual property
Generate revenue for the University and the creators of intellectual property at SDSU
Ensure public benefit from SDSU research
Provide legal and technical assistance on intellectual property issues
Approve material transfer agreements
Contacts:
Denny Otsuga E-Mail
Kevin Kephart, Vice President for Research E-Mail
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Tech Transfer Information
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SDSU Tech Transfer Seminar 2/28/07
This PowerPoint file has the presentations given by President David Chicoine and by VP for Research Kevin Kephart as part of the Tech Transfer Seminar on 2/28/07.
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Policies & Procedures Related to Intellectual Property
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SDSU intellectual property activities operate under the South Dakota Board of Regents policies.
The South Dakota Board of Regents has developed the following policy on intellectual property.
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Disclosure of Intellectual Property
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If a faculty or staff member believes that s/he has made a discovery or invention that may meet the definition of intellectual property, the employee should meet with the Vice President for Research to indicate the nature of the discovery. At this meeting, a preliminary determination will be made as to whether or not intellectual property may be involved and if a disclosure of intellectual property form should be completed. Following appropriate review, joint decisions will be made on the appropriateness of patenting or copyrighting the discovery or invention.
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Confidentiality Agreements
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Before discussing information that may be the basis of a patent or copyright with individuals or entities (other than the developers and the technology transfer office on campus), a confidentiality agreement should be signed. Only the Vice President for Research (Kevin Kephart) or the Associate Vice President for Research (John Ruffolo) are authorized to sign such agreements for the University.
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Material Transfer Agreements
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A Material Transfer Agreement must be completed and approved by the Vice President for Research (Kevin Kephart) or Associate Vice President for Research (John Ruffolo) prior to the transfer of any materials, whether or not they may have intellectual property value.
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BMTA.doc
Form template for biological material transfer agreements. Used when transferring biological materials from SDSU to a recipient. For transferring nonbiological materials this format can be used with appropriate modifications.
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Bayh-Dole Act
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Technology transfer at universities is strongly influenced by the Bayh-Dole Act (1980) and subsequent federal regulations implementing patent and licensing policy. Under the Bayh-Dole act universities (a) come under a uniform federal patent policy, (b) are permitted to retain title to inventions made under federally funded research programs, and (c) must ensure that those inventions are transferred to the private sector and commercialized expeditiously.
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Bayh-DoleActSum.doc
Summary of Bayh-Dole Act and subsequent federal regulations (COGR, 1999).
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Entrepreneurship
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One of the aims of South Dakota State University is to promote economic development in the region, state, and beyond through the facilitation of entrepreneurship activities of staff and students. Employees interested in entrepreneurial development of work-related activities must work with SDSU’s technology transfer office in AD 130. In addition, the following organizations may provide assistance and information.
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The Enterprise Institute was formed by the SDSU Foundation in May 2001 as a separate, non-profit corporation with its own 501(c)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service. The Enterprise Institute facilitates SDSU and industry resources to encourage and assist the establishment of entrepreneurial growth enterprises in the region.
Enterprise Institute 
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The SDSU Innovation Campus is a research & technology park that provides an effective working environment to conduct knowledge-based research for state-of-the art technology enterprises, research institutes, and laboratories. This environment fosters partnerships between the university, business, government, and the community.
Innovation Campus
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The South Dakota Biotech Association is dedicated to the development of biotechnology industries through expansion of bio-based research, investment, development, and promotion.
SD Biotech Association
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The Brookings Economic Development Corporation fosters entrepreneurship through the Brookings Area Entrepreneur Network and provides resources and information to small business owners looking to expand or relocate in the Brookings area.
Brookings EDC
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The Sioux Falls Economic Development Foundation (SFEDF) is active in technology parks and business accelerators.
SFEDF
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The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (SDGOED) has a Web site that provides tax information, county statistics, financing options, and current information about economic development.
SDGOED
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The South Dakota SBIR Program offers assistance services to faculty and students interested in pursuing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant funding. These programs award over $2 billion per year to small businesses and start-up companies for research and development of new products and processes inline with federal research initiatives.
SD SBIR Center
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Tech Transfer and Entrepreneurship Links
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US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), an agency of the US Department of Commerce, maintains a comprehensive Web site on patents and trademarks.
USPTO
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has a Web site that is international in scope.
WIPO
US Copyright Office Web site is maintained by the Library of Congress.
LOC-USCO
SBIR World is a Web site sponsored by the National Science Foundation. It has information about SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs.
SBIRworld
Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) maintains a Web site for university technology managers.
AUTM
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