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Catalyzing Technology Development Through University Research


Jorge L. Contreras


American University - Washington College of Law

Charles R. McManis


Washington University in Saint Louis - School of Law

February 6, 2011

RESEARCH HANDBOOK ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CLIMATE CHANGE, Joshua Sarnoff, ed., 2013 (Forthcoming)
Washington University in St. Louis Legal Studies Research Paper No. 11-02-01

Abstract:     
Research universities have traditionally been catalysts for technological innovation, particularly in new and emerging industries. Against this backdrop, it is not surprising that some of the most promising new technologies relating to climate change are being developed at research universities. In this chapter, we first summarize several modes of university technology development and licensing. Next we describe the evolution of university technology commercialization and the Bayh-Dole Act of 198'8 which is widely credited with establishing the intellectual property structure of current university licensing and technology transfer. We then discuss some important legal and intellectual property considerations relevant to the development, commercialization and licensing of university technology.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 29

Keywords: university, technology transfer, patent, Bayh-Dole, research

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Date posted: February 8, 2011 ; Last revised: January 30, 2013

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Contreras, Jorge L. and McManis, Charles R., Catalyzing Technology Development Through University Research (February 6, 2011). RESEARCH HANDBOOK ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CLIMATE CHANGE, Joshua Sarnoff, ed., 2013 (Forthcoming); Washington University in St. Louis Legal Studies Research Paper No. 11-02-01. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1756272

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Jorge L. Contreras (Contact Author)
American University - Washington College of Law ( email )
4801 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20016
United States
Charles R. McManis
Washington University in Saint Louis - School of Law ( email )
Campus Box 1120
St. Louis, MO 63130
United States
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