Indiana University

Indiana University has updated its patent policies twice since 1991.

Summary

Institution	Start	End	Flat	$0-10k	$10-50k	$50-100k	$100-300k	$300-500k	$0.5-1M	>$1M	Fee	Lab	More
Indiana University	1997	2008	No	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.40	0.35	0.30	0.30	0	No	No
Indiana University	2009	2017	Yes	0.35	0.35	0.35	0.35	0.35	0.35	0.35	0	Yes	No

Policy Excerpts

Current Policy

2009 Policy

All monetary proceeds from the transfer of commercialization of applicable intellectual property shall be distributed as follows, unless legal requirements or contractual agreements require otherwise:

The Creator(s) shall receive 35% of net revenue arising from the applicable intellectual property.

1997 Policy

1997 Policy

All monetary proceeds from the transfer of commercialization of applicable intellectual property shall be distributed as follows, unless legal requirements or contractual agreements or otherwise:

Of the first $100,000 of net revenue: Creators 50%

Of the next $300,000 of net revenue: Creators 40%

Of the next $600,000 of net revenue: Creators: 30%

Of net revenue in excess of $1,000,000: Creators: 25%

Relevant Links

• Indiana University Tech Transfer Office
• 1997 Policy
• 2009 Policy