The Office of Technology Licensing was established in 1970 to transfer technologies developed at Stanford. Find out more about OTL’s history, mission, staff, and statistics or plan a visit.
If you have an invention to disclose or just want to know more about the process, Stanford’s policies, or intellectual property in general - we are here to help.
Stanford researchers generate hundreds of new inventions every year. Find out more about our available technologies and what to expect when working with OTL.
Guides for Inventors
Guides for Stanford inventors on the technology transfer process, start-ups, working with industry and copyright.
Invention and Technology Disclosure Form
Our online invention disclosure form for Stanford inventors is available in our Researcher Portal.