The Innovation + Technology Commercialization (ITeC) Office within RUSH Legal is responsible for protecting and managing intellectual property (IP) generated through Rush University research and helping to translate new technologies into commercial use.
We encourage you to contact the ITeC Office early in your research activities to be aware of the options that might best protect the IP and leverage the commercial potential of your research. The ITeC staff is trained to assist you with a wide range of questions and scenarios, including the following:
- Education about the commercialization process
- IP disclosure process
- Patentability determination
- Copyright facilitation
- Patent process facilitation
- IP-related policies and procedures
- Locating potential licensees
- License agreement negotiation
Learn more
Frequently asked questions Tech transfer process at a glance Licensing and commercialization agreements
Contact us
RUSH Legal - Innovation + Technology Commercialization Office (ITeC)
TOB Building, Suite 301
1700 W. Van Buren St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 942-6886
Rebecca Rokos, JD, MS
Innovation & Research Counsel
Innovation + Technology Commercialization Office
Phone: (312) 942-6886
Email: Rebecca_P_Rokos@rush.edu