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
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Innovation and Technology Transfer
Jelke Building, Suite 601
1653 W. Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60612
Fax: (312) 942-2874
Hiten Patel, PhD
Chief Product Officer
Rush 3D and Innovation and Technology Transfer
Phone: (312) 942-1650
Email: hiten_patel@rush.edu
Bhaskar Chetnani, PhD
Senior Intellectual Property Specialist and Licensing Manager
Innovation and Technology Transfer
Phone: (312) 563-2732
Email: bhaskar_chetnani@rush.edu
Heather A. Kartsounes, JD
Senior Associate General Counsel
Office of Legal Affairs
Phone: (312) 942-6886
Email: heather_a_kartsounes@rush.edu