Revenues include income from royalties, agreement issues and other fees, as well as expense reimbursements. One utility invention, Phosphorus Plant Fertilizer, appeared on the list for the first time in FY96. The UC invention portfolio is considered to be especially strong because it has a large number of diverse inventions generating earned-royalty income at a high level, as well as new inventions moving into the top group each year.
Reimbursements typically cover legal costs associated with patenting an invention.
Reimbursements are a high priority objective during the license negotiation.