Services for Universities and Research Institutions
Assessment, Patenting, Development and Commercialization of University Technologies:
Since 2002, it has become the own legal responsibility of Universities to ensure the patenting and commercialization of any knowledge generated within them. The aim behind this is the rapid and targeted transfer of academic research results to industrial application. As a partner, ipal supports Berlin universities and collaborating research institutions in accomplishing this task, thus, bridging the gap between Science and Industry.
Our Services for Universities and Inventors:
IP Analysis
- Assessment of the status of technical and novelty research
- Market Analyses (demand, market environment, application potential)
- Assessment of inventions and submission of recommendations to Universities
- Development of Patent Protection Strategies
IP Management
- Patent Registration
- Co-ordination of the evaluation process
- IP Administration (managing deadlines, annual fees, etc.)
Technology Development
- IBB Technology Development Funds (IBB TEF)
- Grants Acquisition
Technology Commercialization
- Worldwide search for suitable industry partners
- Drafting and negotiation of licence and patent purchase contracts, MTAs, etc.
- Corporate Asset Management
- Support in the creation of spin-offs
With its work, ipal guarantees freedom of learning, research and in particular, freedom of publication, and involves the inventor throughout the entire development and commercialization process.


