The Purdue Research Foundation's Office of Technology Commercialization operates one of the most comprehensive technology transfer programs among leading research universities in the U.S. The Office of Technology Commercialization protects Purdue University intellectual property and leads the technology transfer activities for patented Purdue innovations with a goal to help society live healthier, happier, longer lives. Innovation: Disclose and protect Purdue innovations. Invention: Patent received and invention moved to commercialization. Impact: Purdue innovations used in more than 100 countries worldwide by millions of people.