A method invented by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers to treat and prevent chronic kidney disease has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Chronic kidney disease can result from different causes, but the final pathway involves a process called renal fibrosis. This process creates an excess of connective tissue,… Read more »
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IU School of Medicine pediatric catheter awarded a patent from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
A catheter invented by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers for use with pediatric patients has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Rectal catheters typically used to conduct enema studies in pediatric patients are secured in place with significant amounts of external adhesive tape. Despite this, there can be significant… Read more »
Indiana University among global leaders in patents received in 2017
For the fifth consecutive year, Indiana University has been ranked in a report about intellectual property protection published by the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Association. IU Research and Technology Corp., which until July 2017 managed the technology transfer process on behalf of IU, ranked 54th in the “Top 100 Worldwide Universities… Read more »
New website connects inventors with IU Innovation and Commercialization Office
Researchers at all Indiana University campuses can visit a new website to disclose inventions created with university resources, learn about the commercialization process, review the IU Intellectual Property Policy, contact personnel at the IU Innovation and Commercialization Office (ICO) in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and more. ICO operates through the Office of the Vice President for… Read more »