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 inNature reviews. Molecular cell biology Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 243 - 247
Main Author Nelsen, Lita L
Format Journal Article Book Review
LanguageEnglish
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