
Licensing Guidelines




Miami University wishes to provide clarity to any external investors or entrepreneurs who would like to engage with or invest in Miami intellectual property. Initial engagement is usually through a Miami inventor, or through contact with
What an external entrepreneur can expect
Standard terms are:
- 2% Royalty
- 6% Equity
- Responsibility for future patent costs
- Insurance requirement
- Mutually agreed upon metrics for commercialization
- Indemnification
- Compliance with applicable laws
That's it! We are flexible on the other issues. You will find dealing with Miami to be professional, fast, honest, and reliable. We want to create startup companies based on Miami technology, and we are here to guide you through that process. Your success is our success!