Intellectual Property / IP@UHH

Intellectual Property & IP Rights

Intellectual property (IP) is a key aspect of modern research. Whether it's inventions, patents, software, trademarks, or copyrights – the careful handling of intangible assets plays a crucial role in the societal and economic impact of academic work.

The Knowledge Exchange Agency at Universität Hamburg is your point of contact for all matters related to intellectual property and the commercialization of research results. We support patent procedures, manage the university’s IP portfolio, and negotiate IP agreements on behalf of Universität Hamburg.

Our core focus areas include:

• Inventions & patent applications
• Licensing & commercialization of IP
• Software and copyright-protected works
• Trademarks and their protection
• Handling of non-patentable research material

We offer individual, confidential, and practice-oriented advice – from the first idea to the successful knowledge exchange of your research results.