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Information for a comprehensive understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights and intellectual property, empowering you to understand how MIT protects your inventions.

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What It Means to Be a Named Creator on MIT-Owned Intellectual Property

Learn what it means to be a named inventor, author, or contributor on MIT-owned IP. Explore the significance, benefits, and responsibilities.

MIT PatentScout™ Secure Patent Search Tool

Access MIT PatentScout™: A secure patent search tool for MIT community. Discover, disclose, and innovate with confidence.

Name Wisely: Navigating Trademarks at MIT

Discover essentials for choosing and using names and logos at MIT. Email us for guidance.

Students: Exempt Programs & Thesis

While you own your thesis copyright, most of the intellectual property you produce at MIT is subject to ownership policies and agreements.

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Technology Licensing Office
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 255 Main Street, Room NE18-501 Cambridge, MA 02142-1601

617-253-6966 | tlo@mit.edu

Established in 1986, the Technology Licensing Office (TLO) helps identify, protect, market and license MIT’s intellectual property and moves innovations and discoveries from the lab to the marketplace for the benefit of the public and to amplify MIT’s global impact. Visit tlo.mit.edu.

http://tlo.mit.edu/understand-ip
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