Catalyzing Technology Development Through University Research
19 Pages
Posted: 8 Feb 2011
Last revised: 11 May 2016
University of Utah - S.J. Quinney College of Law
Washington University in St. Louis - School of Law
Date Written: February 6, 2011
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.
Keywords: university, technology transfer, patent, Bayh-Dole, research
Suggested Citation:
Suggested Citation
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., 2016; Washington University in St. Louis Legal Studies Research Paper No. 11-02-01. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1756272
