Technology transfer involves the discloser and exchange of information about a discovery or an invention. This discloser could be in the form of presentation at professional or technical conferences, publication in professional magazines or books, deposition of data in accessible databases, and through patenting. Other forms of technology transfer that involves economic and industrial interests include consulting, exchange programs, training and workshops, and especially licensing. The acknowledgement of the intellectual property of the holder of proprietary information and the respect of the economic interests of the inventor of discoveries that could be developed commercially is at the center of all technology transfer mechanisms.

Collegial exchange information, techniques and programs during conferences, seminars and through publications is the most popular way of technology transfer. The published information is usually intended for the scientific community but is also accessible to the general...