The University of Minnesota offers a wide range of services and resources to help with Legalities and IP Protection within I&E. These tools can be used to better understand your business, organization, or product's financial resources and needs as well as how to protect your work.
Resources
Law ClinicUMN Law SchoolThe UMN Law School provides a variety of clinics to help you including Business Law and Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law. The representatives are current law students specializing in the respective fields and are resources for undergraduate students. |
Legal OfficeHolmes Center for EntrepreneurshipStop by the Legal Office in the Holmes Center for any questions regarding your current venture. Specifically meant for student entrepreneurs, these experts will be able to point you in the right direction. |
Office of Technology CommercializationMcNamara Alumni CenterThe Office for Technology Commercialization (OTC) helps University research move beyond the lab and into the marketplace. Their mission includes:
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Regents IP PolicyMcNamara Alumni CenterIn support of budding student entrepreneurs, the Regents Board's mission is to:
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MN-IPMcNamara Alumni CenterMinnesota Innovation Partnerships, or MN-IP, is a groundbreaking approach to transforming discoveries into innovative solutions by streamlining partnerships between businesses and the University. MN-IP improves access to University-developed technology while reducing the risk and cost associated with exclusively licensing intellectual property and sponsoring lab and clinical research. |