Summary
The US federal government has proposed to begin sharing royalties on federally funded, licensed technologies at universities and research institutions. This is not merely an American issue, but threatens the global landscape for technology transfer and commercialization as other countries may follow suit. This month the Bayh-Dole Coalition surveyed institutions as part of its advocacy against Secretary Lutnick’s proposal. With permission from the Bayh-Dole Coalition, we are reprinting the survey brief in an effort to ensure all interested readers are informed about this important topic.
