IPTLO FAQs for Students

NJIT is committed to creating a vibrant entrepreneurial environment, and we encourage students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship to visit to IPTLO website to learn more about the many resources available to them.

IPTLO FAQs
We are entrusted with the stewardship of the intellectual property created at NJIT. We often receive inquiries regarding ownership of intellectual property created by students. The policy for ownership of an invention developed by a student is the same as for any other member of the NJIT community. It depends on:
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  1. Whether the invention was created by a student in a capacity as an NJIT employee
  2. Whether the invention was created using NJIT resources
  3. Whether the invention was created under a contract or grant to NJIT

If you have questions about interpretations of student ownership, please contact IPTLO for advice. If you believe you may have an invention, whether you believe it is NJIT owned or that you own it personally, please contact IPTLO for guidance on the possibility, means and stages of development and commercialization.

Apart from general inquiries, the initial step in establishing contact with the IPTLO is usually the submission of an Invention Disclosure Form. For more information and inventor FAQs, see our For Inventors page.