University of California System: University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, the University of California, Irvine is committed to cutting-edge research, teaching, learning and creativity. UCI is a driving force of innovation and discovery that benefits our local, national and global communities.

The Office of Technology Alliances manages UCI’s intellectual property resources(patents, copyrights and trademarks), helps faculty increase research support from the private sector and assists faculty with industry-related activities (resource sharing, visiting scientists, start-upcompanies, consulting arrangements and research material transfers).OTA emphasizes accessibility, timeliness and flexibility in fosteringfaculty/industry interactions.