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Dr. Evil is not Paying Attention to Technology Transfer

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Jeffrey Waldin |

I have not actually seen it, but that is not going to stop me from referencing the following scene from Austin Powers: Dr. Evil: “Here’s the plan. We get the warhead, and we hold the world ransom for…ONE MILLION DOLLARS!!”…

Lawsuit Seeks to Strip University of Tax Exempt Status for Engaging in Technology Transfer

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Jeffrey Waldin |

An argument that Princeton University should lose its tax-exempt status, due to the commercial nature of Technology Transfer activities, has been allowed to go forward. The lawsuit claims that not only should certain buildings lose their status because they serve…

Should a Technology Transfer Office go along with the Crowd?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jeffrey Waldin |

I have been reluctant to discuss crowdfunding, since there are so many conversations going on already. As a new mechanism for academic technology transfer, it has been the subject of conference sessions, webinars, blog posts, and articles from the New…

Retrospective eRA: Tech Transfer and NSF FastLane Roll-out

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Eddie Johnson Jr. |

Part 2 of a 4 part series where Edward Johnson Jr. (aka Eddie) interviews Pat Johnson, former Vice President of Sponsored Programs at the SUNY Research Foundation.

Implementing Systems for Technology Transfer Offices around the Globe

Posted on February 10, 2013 by InfoEd Global | 0 Comments

With the growing international interest in implementing an enterprise level system for a Technology Transfer Office (TTO), in the next few issues of InfoEdge I will be discussing some points to consider as one looks to obtaining management buy-in for…

Final provisions of the America Invents Act to implement next month

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Jeffrey Waldin | 0 Comments

For all of the controversy surrounding the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act prior to its passage, the final implementation of the First to File provision, more than a year later, seems almost anti-climatic with respect to its impact on academic technology…

Economic Conditions Shape the Future of Academic Technology Transfer

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Jeffrey Waldin |

The nature of academic technology transfer is changing rapidly, driven by changing economic conditions. Many offices were already facing pressure to minimize administrative cost, and generate positive returns, when the current recession sharpened fiscal awareness. That double edge cut resources…

USPTO Seeks Nominations for National Medal of Technology and Innovation

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jeffrey Waldin | 0 Comments

There are many ways in which innovation contributes to society. This occurs not only through the development of new products that directly improve quality of life, but also through indirect mechanisms including the advancement of national security, the reduction of…

Cooperative Patent Classification Scheme for USPTO and EPO Officially Launched

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jeffrey Waldin |

The newly launched Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) is the result of over two years joint effort between the USPTO and EPO to create a scheme that combines the best practices of both offices. In their statements, both USPTO Director David…

Director of USPTO Departure Announced

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jeffrey Waldin | 0 Comments

Multiple sources have reported that David Kappos, undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, will step down at the beginning of the year. Commentary can be found at the Wall Street…