For researchers
Turn your research result into a product
Disclose your invention to us in confidence. We give an initial opinion within 10 working days and do the rest of the work together with you.
What we do for you
You bring all your questions to one manager. That person handles the work to the end.
We protect
We check patentability and prepare the application with a patent attorney.
We study the market
We find out who needs the technology and in which market.
We find a buyer
We present your invention to companies and run the licence negotiations.
We build a company
If you wish, we help you set up your own company based on your invention.
What you gain
- You learn what the market needs together with industry.
- Your patent or prototype becomes a real product.
- A licence or a company brings you additional income.
- You meet companies and exchange experience.
- University teaching moves closer to the needs of industry.
From disclosure to agreement
The length of each step is known in advance.
- 1
1 day
Disclosure
You send details of the invention through a confidential form.
- 2
10 working days
Assessment
We give a written opinion on its novelty and market potential.
- 3
1-3 months
Protection
We choose the patent route and prepare the application.
- 4
3-9 months
Finding a buyer
We add the technology to the catalogue and present it to companies.
- 5
6-18 months
Agreement
A licence agreement is signed or a new company is set up.
What can be protected
Not every result can be patented, but most can be protected in another way.
Patent
A new technical solution: a product, a method or a device.
Utility model
Faster protection for simpler devices.
Industrial design
The external appearance and shape of a product.
Software
Code and databases are protected by copyright.
Know-how
Technical knowledge kept secret: a recipe, method or parameter.
Definitions of these terms are in our glossary (in Azerbaijani).
Revenue sharing is written down in advance
We agree your share in the agreement before work starts.
- Patent and legal costs are deducted first.
- At least half of the remaining income goes to you. The law guarantees this.
- You receive a report on income and costs every year.
The part of the institution's share that goes to TTO. Agreed separately in each agreement.
Shared after costs are deducted40 000 AZN
- 20 000 AZN50%
- Inventor
- 12 000 AZN30%
- Institution
- 8 000 AZN20%
- TTO
Income to share: 40 000 AZN. Inventor 20 000 AZN, institution 12 000 AZN, TTO 8 000 AZN.
This is only an example. The real split is set by the agreement signed with you.
Tax and other charges are not included here.
For a service invention, the author's share cannot be less than 50% (Law "On Patents", Article 13.2, as amended on 31 March 2026). This is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
If you have another question, write it in the form.
Does a disclosure commit me to anything?
No. A disclosure is only for the initial assessment. We take further steps only after we agree with you in writing.
Who sees my information?
Only the manager working with you. Talks with companies start only with your consent and after a confidentiality agreement (NDA) is signed.
My article is already published. Is it too late?
It may not be too late. Write the publication date in the disclosure, and we will check together which routes are still open.
Are your services paid?
The first meeting and the initial assessment are free of charge. We agree the terms of any further work in writing, in advance, for each project.
Confidential form
Invention disclosure
Only the manager working with you sees this form.
A short description is enough. We will ask for technical documents after a confidentiality agreement.
Initial opinion within 10 working days.
Is my idea ready?Not sure? Check with 7 short questions. The test is in Azerbaijani, and its result partly fills in the Azerbaijani version of this form.Start the test (in Azerbaijani)