SoCal Innovation

Technology Licensing
By Nochebuena R&D, Rogelio Nochebuena

We will analyze the responsibilities that the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) has at different universities, among them being custodian of the Intellectual Property (IP) created by the faculty and students in their premises. In this role, the TTO tries to find suitable users of these technologies and to negotiate the best terms for both parties. In addition, they also do a lot of the work needed to create joint ventures, incubate potential spin-offs and work out the details a sale of IP when it seems to be the best way to unleash value for the university.

Introduction to Innovation
by Rogelio Nochebuena, President, Nochebuena R&D

The first paragraphs of this newsletter assist to reader to get better acquainted with what really is innovation by quoting to of the most respected authorities in the field. Prof. Clayton Christensen from Harvard Business School and the late Dr. Peter F. Drucker one of the most brilliant and accomplished geniuses in the field of Management Science ever. Then we build our case on "How to Improve Innovative Skills in any Industry". By following seven sources of innovation as Prof. Drucker pointed out in his classic paper "The Discipline of Innovation" that Harvard Business Review first printed in 1985 and then reprinted for the special issue on Innovation in the Aug 2002. We will consider the following items and how to use them as building blocks to improve any organization skills and infrastructure to innovate.