Technology Transfer The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) serves as the link between the commercial marketplace and Auburn University faculty.  OTT offers Auburn researchers expertise and guidance regarding the protection of intellectual property, including patents and copyrights, and in seeking licensing agreements with commercial entities to take Auburn research developments into the marketplace for the public benefit.  Services provided by OTT include: evaluation of invention disclosures; management of the patent process; marketing of Auburn’s intellectual properties; working with start-up companies licensing Auburn technologies; negotiation of confidentiality, material transfer, collaboration and licensing agreements with industry and other research institutions. Through its newly developed "Auburn Model" (audio file) for technology transfer, Auburn is proactive in its approach to maximize the value of its research developments and technologies for the increased benefit to the university, the commercial developer and the public.