Originally published January, 2014
Although the future promise of 3D printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing (AM), has been recently promoted for its promise of reduced costs and production times, as well as an increased complexity of integral components, the legal framework is far from clear. Read more
3D Printing: Legal Landscape and Future Challenges
Negotiation Preparation for Intellectual Property Assets
By Emma Palmacci, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst,
Originally published October, 2013
Preparing to negotiate an intellectual property (IP) transaction can be a daunting task.
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Technology Transfer Problems and Perspectives: An Examination of Recent Literature
By Stephen Buxser, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst,
The major idea behind the Bayh-Dole act passed in 1980 was to move control of technology discovered under federal grant funding from the federal government itself to universities.
Pre-Issuance Submissions under the America Invents Act
By Alan Kendrick, J.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: July 23, 2014
The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) was signed into law By President Obama in September 2011 and the final provisions became effective on March 16th, 2013. Read more
Seal the Deal. Avoid these common corporate development mistakes.
By Kevin Closson, Nerac Analyst
Originally July 23, 2014
In 2012, slightly more than half a million US utility patents were filed. Read more
Early Stage University Technology Transfer and Commercialization Analysis
By John Leavitt, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: July 23, 2014
Universities are hotbeds for innovation and entrepreneurship – take, for example, Stanford University, MIT, and Harvard. Read more
Three Business Decisions Made Smarter Through Patent Valuation
By Kevin Closson, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: July 23, 2014
Making smarter, better decisions is something everybody wants to do. Read more
The Role of Intellectual Property Policy in Creating a Global Sustainable Energy Infrastructure
By Kevin M. Closson, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: July 23, 2015
This article examines the role of national and transnational intellectual property policy on the development of a global sustainable energy infrastructure.
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