Conflict of Interest in University Technology Transfer

Conflicts of interest (COI) and commitment in universities are not only issues limited to university researchers; they may become issues for individuals’ professional actions or decisions at the level of administrative staff. For example, people associated with technology transfer licensing also need to be alert to COI, and to ensure they take appropriate measures to meet their commitments and work in line with the interests of their employer (the University) and the researchers with whom they work.