The Auburn University Office of Technology Transfer coordinates the patenting, licensing and commercialization of all AUDFS-developed technologies. OTT maintains specific information on AUDFS featured technologies available for licensing on its website.

Disclosed and/or Patented Technologies

In 2010, AUDFS held 133 disclosures, 20 patents and 6 commercialized technologies. This number continues to rise as AUDFS researchers invent efficient technology for pathogen detection and food safety. Past technologies for industrial commercialization have included these:

• Raytheon RFID Bulk STag for Patriot Missile Health Monitoring Mil Spec Qualified
• Meat species identification technology licensed to ELISA Technologies
• RMBM in livestock feed identification technology licensed to Neogen Corp.
• Optical microscope technology licensed to Aetos Technologies, Inc.
• Canine Olfactory Measurement Methodlicensed to RedXDefense, Inc. 
• Dark Field Microscope of High Resolution
• Detection of Foodborne Salmonella Contamination by Monoclonal Antibody Assays
• Detection of Foodborne Salmonella Contamination by Polyclonal Antibody Assays
• Detection of the Foodborne Bacterial Pathogen E. coli by DNA Amplification Assays
• Handheld Bacterial Sensor for Salmonella Detection
• Method for Protection of Biological Material
• Methods for Forming Monolayers and Uses Thereof
• Phage as Bioselective Elements
• Monoclonal Antibodies Specific to Cooked Meats

The Office of Technology Transfer provides agreements to cover confidentiality, nondisclosure and secrecy needs of participating industry.