The licensing of DNA patents by US academic institutions: an empirical survey

A survey of technology transfer of DNA inventions at 19 top US research universities reveals consensus, diversity and flexibility in intellectual property management. Patent filing and license terms are influenced by intended uses of inventions, outside market interest and NIH guidelines.

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Published in:Nature biotechnology 2006-01, Vol.24 (1), p.31-39
Main Authors: Walters, LeRoy, Pressman, Lori, Burgess, Richard, Cook-Deegan, Robert M, McCormack, Stephen J, Nami-Wolk, Io, Soucy, Melissa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture
Bioinformatics
Biological and medical sciences
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology
Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Data Collection
DNA
feature
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Genetic Engineering - statistics & numerical data
Legislation. General informations
Licensure - statistics & numerical data
Life Sciences
Patents as Topic - statistics & numerical data
United States
Universities - statistics & numerical data
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Summary:A survey of technology transfer of DNA inventions at 19 top US research universities reveals consensus, diversity and flexibility in intellectual property management. Patent filing and license terms are influenced by intended uses of inventions, outside market interest and NIH guidelines.
ISSN:1087-0156
1546-1696
DOI:10.1038/nbt0106-31