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Blending science with fashion the Cocktail Collection neckties have become a good example of University creativity. The many necktie patterns are derived from original microphotographs of popular drinks as seen under the microscope.

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The OIPDC evaluates, markets and licenses technology owned by Florida State University. Our mission is to encourage and assist technology development at FSU and facilitate the transfer of intellectual property to business and industry to provide benefits to the university, the economy and to improve the overall quality of life.

In support of its mission, the OIPDC has developed a set of four core goals.

• Encourage and assist faculty members, staff and students to consider alternate applications of technology developed as part of their research;
• Develop an effective and efficient technology transfer program and assess, document and communicate the full value of technology transfer activities;
• Increase R&D income to FSU, from public and private sources, by utilizing various technology licensing and research funding strategies; and
• Enhance economic development in the region and State by building strong ties between the public and private sectors.

The OIPDC works closely with the Florida State University Research Foundation (FSURF) to facilitate the transfer of FSU technology, innovations and knowledge to the commercial, academic and public sectors.

First Licensee Meeting Agenda

1. General discussion of the technology of Interest
2. Licensee's Objectives, Needs, and Desires
3. FSU’s Objectives, Needs, and Desires
   1. Commercial development for society's use and benefit
   2. Share in financial return from our investment
   3. Management of potential conflict of interest
   4. Indemnification
4. Discussion of FSU’s Objectives, Needs and Desires and Terms of License Agreements.
5. License Option
   1. Field(s) of Use
   2. Exclusivity
   3. Duration
   4. Diligence milestones
      1. Business plan
      2. Funding
      3. Management team
   5. Fees
6. Terms of License Agreements
1. a) Field(s) of use
   1. applications
   2. embodiment
2. Exclusivity
3. Duration
4. Sublicensing
   1. rights
   2. fees
5. Royalities
   1. issue
   2. annual minimums
   3. earned royalties
   4. equity
6. Diligence milestones (from business plan)
   1. working prototype by xx/xx/xx
   2. product available for sale by xx/xx/xx
   3. first commercial sale by xx/xx/xx