About OTL
The Office of Technology Licensing was established in 1970 to transfer technologies developed at Stanford. Find out more about OTL’s history, mission, staff, and statistics or plan a visit.
For Inventors
If you have an invention to disclose or just want to know more about the process, Stanford’s policies, or intellectual property in general - we are here to help.
For Industry
Stanford researchers generate hundreds of new inventions every year. Find out more about our available technologies and what to expect when working with OTL.