Royalty-Sharing Formulas* Of The Top 10 U.S. Universities

The Scientist 9[12]:11, Jun. 12, 1995

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Royalty-Sharing Formulas* Of The Top 10 U.S. Universities

By Lee Katterman

1. University of California system (FY1993 royalties received: $45,440,022)
   • Subtract costs of patenting and an administrative fee from gross royalties
   • First $100,000 net royalties:

     50% to inventor for personal use

     25% to state of California

     25% to inventor's campus for academic and research uses

   • Next $400,000 net royalties:

     35% to inventor for personal use

     25% to state of California

     40% to inventor's campus for academic and research uses

   • Over $500,000 net royalties:

     20% to inventor for personal use

     25% to state of California

     55% to inventor's campus for academic and research uses

2. Stanford University (FY1993 royalties received: $31,200,000)
   • Subtract 15% of gross royalties for patent and licensing expenses
   • Net royalties:

     33 1/3% to inventor for personal use

     33 1/3%...