Departmental Technology Transfer Officer (DTTO)  Mandate

From TAB document, 19 June 2003 TAB Meeting (Draft status)
 

The Divisional TT Officer (DTTO) is nominated by, and reports to, his/her Division Leader.

  •  The DTTO is the focal point for TT matters within his/her Division, and the liaison between the Division and the TT Group.

  •  The DTTO would, for the Division:

 In general:

  • Keep an updated account of the Division’s scientific and technical assets,

  • Promote technologies with potential for TT actions at the earliest possible stage;

  • Raise awareness within the Division of the possibilities of integrated & collaborative projects, with other institutions & industry;

  • Participate in the TT Internal Network.

With regard to the TT Workflow in particular:

  • Act as the main point of contact for inventors within the Division, from the very beginning of the file;

  • Advise inventors on the initial steps that need to be taken in protecting IP and establish contacts with the TT Group;

  • Call for the formation of a Project team for the IP;

  • Inform the Divisional hierarchy, at the appropriate time, of potential TT actions.

In relation to the TT Group

  • Be the first point of contact for its Division for action and implementation of the TT policy;

  • Maintain regular contact with the TT Group, and have good knowledge of TT practices & procedures;

  • Act as the regular provider of information and updates thereto on the Division’s technical assets for the TT database;

  • Act, together with the TT Group, as a channel for opportunities announced via the TT External Network for requests from the Member States for contacts concerning specific CERN technologies.

 

 

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TAB membership

TAB members in 2003

Mandate of DTTOs