Industry Research Agreements

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Industry Research Agreements

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Partner with OSU through Tailored Industry Research Contracts

OSU Advantage facilitates industry collaboration by managing commercial agreements and intellectual property matters essential to competitiveness. Strengthening relationships with industry is a key priority at Oregon State University (OSU). Our faculty are recognized experts in their fields, conducting research that spans from basic science to applied problem-solving, directly impacting business innovation.

Why Collaborate with OSU?

  • Renowned Faculty Excellence: Engage with a diverse team of world-class faculty experienced in both fundamental and applied research, ready to tackle complex industry challenges.
  • Innovative Talent Pipeline: Access a pool of skilled, career-ready graduates eager to apply their knowledge to real-world applications.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Utilize advanced laboratories and specialized equipment to enhance your research, development, and testing capabilities.
  • Cost-Effective Research Solutions: Leverage OSU's favorable tax status and competitive labor rates, ensuring high-quality research with minimal overhead costs.

Our Commitment to Integrity and Collaboration

As a public research institution, OSU upholds the following principles to maintain our integrity and public trust:

  • Unrestricted Research Publication: We are dedicated to publishing research results without restriction, contributing to the global knowledge base.
  • Intellectual Property Ownership: OSU generally retains ownership of intellectual property created by our employees, ensuring responsible management and equitable partnerships.
  • Adherence to Established Norms: Our operations align with the rules and standards expected of leading U.S. public research institutions, promoting transparency and accountability.

Begin Your Collaboration with OSU Today

Partnering with Oregon State University offers unparalleled opportunities to advance your business through innovative research and development. Our dedicated team is ready to work with you to tailor agreements that meet your specific needs and drive mutual success.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about industry-sponsored research at Oregon State

Certainly! OSU actively encourages sponsors to review manuscripts before they are publicly disclosed to identify any information confidential or proprietary to the company, or any inventions that should be filed for protect before research results are published.  Our faculty members work constructively with each of our sponsors to ensure that patents are filed and proprietary information of the sponsor will not be unintentionally disclosed. 

Yes of course!  Sponsors receive a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to commercially use any inventions conceived or copyrightable items created by OSU during the sponsored research project.

Absolutely!  OSU provides industry sponsors an option to negotiate an exclusive license to patentable inventions and copyrightable software conceived or created during the sponsored research project. Note that tax rules and our standard practices for licensing generally preclude OSU from agreeing to royalties in advance, but once the intellectual property is conceived or created, we can begin discussion on specific, exclusive licensing terms and conditions.