Inventions on Campus

If you’re planning on inventing something while in college, then be prepared to know that the school can take your idea and patent it. Most universities own inventions created by students using a significant amount of their resources.

This policy may benefit those who don’t have access to venture capital money or the expertise to claim exclusive rights to the invention. Plus, students can concentrate on finishing school by handing over the work to the university.

The expense and hassle of students doing it themselves, however, may be worth if if they don't want their invention to be controlled by a certain company.