STARaCom will deploy Inventors in Residence (IRs) to enhance multi-Professor, multi-axis Intellectual Property (IP) generation. The IR program, overseen by the Industry and End-User Partnerships Committee, will address critical gaps in CCS specific IP identification, patent drafting, and commercialization. These are areas where existing university partner technology transfer and entrepreneurship offices often lack domain depth and face competing priorities. IRs, experienced in patent authorship and industry practice, will assist researchers in drafting claims, coordinating with university offices, engaging external counsel, and liaising with Axelys.
Multiple IRs may be deployed based on demand. They will work directly with research teams and partners to generate protectable IP and know-how. This service will be provided at no cost to STARaCom Professors.
