From Successful FAU Technology Transfer
(For full details see the FAU Intellectual Property Policy)

Net Income from any financial benefits resulting from a successful technology transfer commercialization of an FAU owned Works or Invention are distributed as follows:

Cap A: First $5,000 Net Income
    Creator(s) - 100%

Cap B: From $5,000 to $100,000
    Creator(s) – 50%
    Creator(s)’ Research - 5%
    Creator(s)’ Center – 5%
    Creator(s)’ Dept/Div – 5%
    Creator(s)’ College – 5%
    FAU/FARC – 30%

Cap C: Above $100,000
    Creator(s) – 35%
    Creator(s)’ Research -6.5%
    Creator(s)’ Center – 6.5%
    Creator(s)’Dept/Div –6.5%
    Creator(s)’ College –6.5%
    FAU/FARC – 39%

Distribution is made semiannually on or before July 31 and January 31 each year for funds received on or before June 30 and December 31 respectively. Proceeds from transactions entered into prior to July 1, 2001 will be distributed pursuant to FAU’s previous patent policy.

Updated July 2009