Feature 2: In an effort to help Michigan realize its economic potential, the University of Michigan has established the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT.) Tech Transfer is comprised of a group of specialists in the areas of technology licensing, intellectual property law and business formation. The Tech Transfer team provides professional services in these areas to the University of Michigan faculty and research scientists. Tech Transfer engages with the inventors in every phase of technology transfer from initial consultation to technology assessments, licensing, marketing and start-up business enterprises.