A US perspective on technology transfer: the changing role of the university
Technology transfer -- the patenting and licensing of university research results -- is now a standard part of university activities in the United States. The effect on the economy, and particularly on new start-up companies, is large. As this activity is emulated around the world, several questions...
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Published in | Nature reviews. Molecular cell biology Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 243 - 247 |
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Format | Journal Article Book Review |
Language | English |
Published |
England
Nature Publishing Group
01.03.2004
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Summary: | Technology transfer -- the patenting and licensing of university research results -- is now a standard part of university activities in the United States. The effect on the economy, and particularly on new start-up companies, is large. As this activity is emulated around the world, several questions arise. What lessons can be learned? How will it change the university -- for good or bad? How can the change be thoughtfully controlled? |
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ISSN: | 1471-0072 1471-0080 |
DOI: | 10.1038/nrm1337 |