Recognising and commercialising intellectual property

Intellectual property (IP) refers to the exclusive rights assigned to the creators of a range of intangible assets, including discoveries, inventions and designs. Common forms of intellectual property rights include copyrights, trademarks and patents.

Many of the processes, products and designs developed by Swansea University's researchers have genuine commercial potential. These pages will tell you more about some of the opportunities for businesses to access the University's intellectual property for commercial benefit.