Policies | Center for Technology Transfer & Commercialization

The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization manages intellectual property matters for both the University and the Medical Center. The University and Medical Center policies treat most intellectual property in the same manner, with some exceptions for Works for Hire. Click the boxes below for more information.

IP Issue Related to Students

VU Technology Policy

Vanderbilt's Policy on Technology and Literary and Artistic Works

VUMC Intellectual Property Policy

For Medical Center Personnel

1993 - In Depth Review

A legislative history of the Vanderbilt's Policy on Technology and Literary and Artistic Works

VU Conflict of Interest Policy

A detailed look at Vanderbilt University's Conflict of Interest Policy

VU Return of Rights Policy

What happens if commercialization efforts stop

Federal Policies

Bayh-Dole, NIH, VA Guidelines