Depending on the technology disclosed, one or more of the following types of intellectual property could potentially be licensed by OTL.

• Patents are generally used for inventions
• Highlights of the America Invents Act (pdf)
• Copyrights are generally used for creative works such as software, literary works, photographs and musical compositions
• Software
• TRP (Tangible Research Property) is generally used for biological materials, engineering drawings, computer software, integrated circuit chips, computer databases, prototype devices, circuit diagrams, equipment and associated research data

Trademarks are not licensed by OTL. For information on Stanford's Trademark Licensing Program, please contact the Director of Business Development at: trademark@stanford.edu or call (650) 723-3331.