Inventor Office Hours

Need help? Licensing and industry sponsor officers from IPIRA are available by appointment. We are excited to hear about your latest research and help you identify the best path to commercialize your invention and/or facilitate corporate sponsor and research funding on your behalf.

IPIRA staff help with:

  • Commercial assessment of inventions
  • Startup formation advice
  • Overview of funding sources
  • How to attract research sponsors
  • Understanding the technology transfer process
  • Intellectual property protection and inventor rights
  • Patenting process

To schedule a meeting, reach out to IPIRA staff individually or email ipira@berkeley.edu and the appropriate officer will be in touch.