The Innovation and Technology Transfer (ITT) division within the Office of Research Affairs is responsible for managing intellectual property (IP) generated through Rush University research and helping to translate new technologies into commercial use.
We encourage you to contact Rush University ITT early in your research activities to be aware of the options that might best leverage the commercial potential of your research. The ITT staff is trained to assist you with a wide range of questions and scenarios, including the following:
- Education about the commercialization process
- New technology evaluation
- Patentability determination
- Copyright facilitation
- Patent process facilitation
- IP disclosure
- IP-related policies and procedures
- Locating potential licensees
- License agreement negotiation
Learn more
Frequently asked questions Tech transfer process at a glance Licensing and commercialization agreements
Contact us
Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO)
TOB Building, Suite 301
1700 W. Van Buren St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 942-6886
Rebecca Rokos, JD, MS
Senior Innovation & Technology Management Counsel
Innovation and Technology Management Office
Phone: (312) 942-6886
Email: Rebecca_P_Rokos@rush.edu
RUSH Legal
TOB Building, Suite 301
1700 W. Van Buren St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 942-6886
Heather A. Kartsounes, JD
Senior Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property
Rush Legal
Phone: (312) 942-6886
Email: Heather_A_Kartsounes@rush.edu