Stanford University, Office of Technology Licensing, Records, 1971-2010

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Summary

Title:
Stanford University, Office of Technology Licensing, records
Dates:
1971-2010
Creators:
Wiesendanger, Hans U. D.
Extent:
53.25 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Stanford University, Office of Technology Licensing, records (SC0729). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

First series includes the report "Technology Based Companies Founded by Members of the Stanford University Community" and Wiesendanger's "History and Operation of the Office of Technology Licensing Stanford University," 1996. Later series include shadow boxes (framed patented items, each labeled with docket number and inventors).

Biographical / historical:

The Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) stands as a cornerstone of Stanford University's operational framework, its inception dating back to 1970, aimed at overseeing and maximizing the university's intellectual property assets. Within its purview, OTL undertakes the critical tasks of assessing, promoting, and securing licenses for the technology that resides under the university's ownership. Anchored by a steadfast mission to facilitate the seamless transition of technology for the collective public good while concurrently bolstering Stanford's research and education endeavors through royalty income, OTL stands out as a leading player in the realm of technology transfer from academia to industry at a national level. Supported by a team predominantly comprised of seasoned professionals specializing in licensing, OTL adeptly manages a substantial portfolio of over 3,000 active dockets.

In the pursuit of its objectives, OTL serves as the recipient of invention disclosures emanating from Stanford's esteemed faculty, staff, and students. These disclosures undergo meticulous evaluation for their commercial viability, and when deemed feasible, they are brokered for licensing within the industry. The successful licensing of these innovations translates into tangible cash royalties, not only enriching the inventors' respective departments and schools, but also extending personal shares to the inventors themselves.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Hans U. D. Wiesendanger, 2003; Academic transfer, 2015, 2016, 2019.
Physical location:
Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged three business days in advance. For more information on paging collections, see the department's website: https://library.stanford.edu/libraries/special-collections.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
University Archives staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-02-19 09:31:15 -0800 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Accession 2019-225 is restricted for 20 years from date of acquisition and may be made available in 2039. All other materials are open for research use.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Stanford University, Office of Technology Licensing, records (SC0729). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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