Our Process and Policies
The Duty to Disclose
In accordance with both university policy and federal regulations, all intellectual property resulting from federally funded research must be disclosed to the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT). Additionally, faculty, staff, and students are required to disclose any inventions that are owned by the university, as well as any inventions arising from external activities conducted within the inventor’s field or discipline.
The university actively encourages the publication of research findings. However, to ensure proper protection of intellectual property rights, inventors are strongly advised to promptly and fully disclose any inventions to the OTT prior to public disclosure or publication. For detailed information regarding the university’s intellectual property policies, please visit:
Revenue Distribution
The UCF Research Foundation (UCFRF) is authorized to receive and manage revenue generated through intellectual property agreements executed by the Office of Technology Transfer. In accordance with the University of Central Florida’s Intellectual Property Policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, inventors and creators are entitled to a share of the revenue derived from the commercialization of their intellectual property. Such revenue may include license fees, royalty payments, and proceeds from the sale of equity in licensee companies.
All revenue received as a result of licensing activities is distributed in a manner that supports continued technology development at UCF and promotes the transfer of innovations to the marketplace. The distribution schedule for net revenue is structured to provide meaningful incentives to inventors while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. The following guidelines outline the process for distributing licensing revenue: