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A Comprehensive Service for Scientists of the Max Planck Institutes

The economic potential of novel research results is often far from being obvious. We support you in discovering and assessing the commercial potential of your research results. Depending on the outcome of this evaluation, we take care of the appropriate intellectual property protection, e.g. by filing for patent applications, which are prepared by external patent attorneys in close collaboration with you and Max Planck Innovation.

In addition, we discuss with you the most promising strategy for the commercialization of your invention – either licensing it to an existing company or a start-up based on your invention. We offer the best possible support for both strategies.

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Dye lasers at the MPI for Biophysical Chemistry
Dye lasers are used to analyze air pollution on site and measure stratospheric ozone concentrations. Such lasers have been developed and tested at, among other places, the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen. © Wolfgang Filser/MPI for Biophysical Chemistry

Patenting & marketing

  • Invention disclosure
  • Novelty destroying publication
  • Research cooperation
  • Questions and answers
  • Downloads

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Scientist at the MPI for Dynamics and Self-Organization
Vortex in the crosshairs: A scientist at the MPI for Dynamics and Self-Organization working on one of the experiments with which Max Planck researchers are investigating the origin of turbulence in tube flows. © Frank Vinken/MPI for Dynamics and Self-Organization

Funding programs

  • Lead Discovery Center
  • TT translational funding
  • VIP+ program
  • Funding database

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Contacts

  • Evaluation of inventions from the Max Planck Institutes
  • Examination of patentability and economic viability
  • Patent application
  • Marketing of inventions

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