Edited by author 03-05-2003 04:43 PM
University Research, Licensing & Startups - This is an open forum for a debate on business models (viable or not) used by universities to transfer technology (patents and inventions) from the labs to the marketplace.

What's your opinion/observation? What will get traction?

Rand recently published, "Technology Transfer of Federally Funded R&D: Perspectives from a Forum."

It's an excellent read to help fuel the discussion on T2 biz models.

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) asked Rand to host the forum (12/02/02) addressing issues and best practices surrounding federally funded research and the commercialization of the resulting technology - both from the national lab and university perspective.

Lots of numbers, comments, and analysis! I found the section featuring random comments from participants most interesting.

The executive summary is here, and all sections of the report are available here at no charge.

Edited by author 04-29-2003 11:44 AM
Current issue - 5/03 - of MIT Technology Review published an essay by Ashley Stevens, Director, Technology Transfer, Boston U., defending university patent licensing - a good read at, In Defense of...

UCLA's Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science (HSSEAS) recently announced a record-breaking patent licensing deal with Samsung.

You can read the release here:
http://www.research.ucla.edu/oipa/press/hsseas4225.htm

This is an example of a company sponsoring research at a university which led to innovations that were granted patent protection, and resulted in an exclusive IP licensing agreement between the company and university for the new technology.

The August 22, 2003 issue of Science Magazine published a paper entitled, "University Licensing and the Bayh-Dole Act." see, vol. 301, p. 1052
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/301/5636/1052

Topics addressed include:
 -Would technologies be transfered without the Bayh-Dole act?
 -When is exclusive licensing needed most?
 -Are university technology transfer offices "profit centers?"
 -Does licensing restrict dissemination of academic research?
 -Have financial incentives from licensing diverted faculty from basic to more applied research?

A quick but interesting read...

   -bob

Edited by author 11-18-2003 11:59 AM
Hi everyone,

I've recently come across a few interesting articles re: university technology transfer. They are posted below.

cheers. -bob nidever, ucla

Idea Factory - The newly revamped Office of Intellectual Property Administration (OIPA) is working to get the ideas and inventions of UCLA researchers into the marketplace.
 http://www.magazine.ucla.edu/year2003/fall03_03.html

Professors find a market for tech ideas - Some see conflict in transfer of research to private sector.
 http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/educati...-9999_1n26tech.html

Vanderbilt turns ideas into new companies - After spending $10 million to turn ideas into a dozen new companies, Vanderbilt University is about to announce a new investment initiative. http://www.tennessean.com/business/archive...Element_ID=41591324

Research generates revenue, innovation - U of Oregon research and licensed inventions have jumped in recent years, bringing funds as well as advances in technology. http://www.dailyemerald.com/vnews/display....11/17/3fb8f5099d44c

Idaho Tech: Idaho slow to move tech ideas to market - Proponents say successful tech transfer breeds talent, jobs, economic diversity.
http://www.idahostatesman.com/Business/story.asp?ID=53600

fyi. some recent articles re: univeristy technology transfer...from impact on economy to lastest numbers at
Arizona universities, and a great tech transfer license agreement overview.

              cheers. -bob, ucla


A U.S. Perspective on Technology Transfer: the Changing Role of the University -
addressing the impact university technology transfer has on the economy; what lessens have been learned; technology transfer's impact on universities; authored by Lita Nelson, Director, MIT Technology Licensing Office
http://www.nature.com/cgi-taf/DynaPage.taf...ull/nrm1337_fs.html

Technology Transfer: Licensing Intellectual Property from Universities to Industry - an excellent non-legalese overview of the technology transfer process; provides standard terms in a typical university license agreement; authored by prominent silicon valley attorneys.
http://www.angel-investor-news.com/ART_TT.htm

UA, ASU making gains in marketing of new technology - An inside look at current stats and how Arizona's leading universities are rebuilding their technology transfer programs.
http://www.dailystar.com/dailystar/dailystar/6796.php

University of Cambridge announces plans to create new technology transfer enterprise park for the University's entreprenural effort.

World-Class Tech Transfer Hub for Cambridge Uni
http://www.businessweekly.co.uk/news/view_...asp?article_id=8331

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The Unversity of Maryland Biotechnology Institute is facing internal and external audits, and review of its technology transfer program.

Under the Microscope
Troubling reports may jeopardize future of University of Maryland biotech institute
http://washington.bizjournals.com/washingt...4/03/22/story1.html

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Auburn University explores new business model to commercialize its research; holds 45% stake in privately held company created to market the University's technologies.

Auburn Finds Partner to Sell Research
http://birmingham.bizjournals.com/birmingh...4/03/22/story1.html

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Florida Universities take part in first-time conference to pitch technologies to venture capitalists and the private-sector.

Turning Research in to Dollars
http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/tallahassee/business/8163028.htm

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UCLA announces a new program to help speed industry's access to technology licensing opportunities developed in the labs.

UCLA Offers E-Mail Notification to Facilitate Commercial Use of Research Discoveries
http://newsroom.ucla.edu/page.asp?RelNum=5044

Utah universities aim to be more proactive at moving technolgy from the lab to the marketplace.

From the Lab to the Enterprise - University technology transfer offices help funnel research into corporate world
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,595055068,00.html

Here are some recent (Nov/Dec 04) articles re: university technology transfer:


Survey cites slow progress in NW technology transfer
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/busi...techtransfer03.html


Yale keeps patent stats secret
Univ. declines to release individual results in study of licensing revenue
http://www.yaledailynews.com/article.asp?AID=27658


Putting Wishes Into Effect
University spin-off looks for work for its polymers featuring living controlled polymerization
http://pubs.acs.org/cen/news/8249/8249earlybus2.html


INDUSTRY EXPERTS SHED LIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
http://www.smalltimes.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=8456


Rutgers-developed biomaterial drives a technology transfer story toward success
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=16837


Who gets fruits of public R&D?
http://www.startribune.com/stories/535/5104446.html


SDSU Licenses Antibiotic Development Technology to Merck Pharmaceuticals for $300,000
http://www.sdsuniverse.info/story.asp?id=24200


Bufflink plans initiative to boost jobs here
http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20041201/1054767.asp


Connecticut Technology Transfer Study Released
http://www.govtech.net/?pg=news/news&id=92051


Rice professor blends research into business
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6657797/


Spore Innovates Technology Transfer Solutions for National Laboratories
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/041115/clm112_1.html


MBAs look before scientists leap into business
Partnership taps MBA students to screen potential of research
http://www.mlive.com/business/aanews/index...102002141117161.xml


Kohlberg is named chief technology development officer:
New position was created in recognition of the changing nature of science
http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2004/11.11/03-kohlberg.html


Companies wait in the wings
http://news.ft.com/cms/s/307d19e2-3fcd-11d...e-00000e2511c8.html