Abstract: Technology transfer provides a bridge between universities and companies, making the thoroughly exchange of professional and technical information, and putting the results of high-tech R&D into better service for the society. The Chinese legal system of technology transfer since the establishment of new China is systematically sorted out. Furthermore, four kinds of different modes of university technology transfer in China are analyzed and the advantages, disadvantages, and applicable ranges of them are emphasized. Besides, the main shortcoming of current legal system is discussed. Accordingly, it provides the reference to the universities for selecting technology transfer modes, and also offers the proposal involving the main issues of legislation.

Key words: technology transfer, legal system, mode, university