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Inventor freedom and the unexpected model of innovation, 1

Consider an alternative to the present university administrator mania for patenting. Let’s start with inventor freedom and then look once more at what I call Vannevar Bush’s unexpected model of innovation. There are difficulties in the effort. First, the social … Continue reading

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The heart plug in federal grants and contracts

I see a question in my search feed: “Does a Bayh-Dole patent clause make a grant a contract?” Let’s sort this out. Short answer. No, the presence of a patent rights clause does not change the nature of the agreement. Bayh-Dole … Continue reading

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