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Intellectual Property Questions Raised by Synthetic Biology

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jeffrey Waldin |

A recent article discusses the advent of synthetic biology, the creation of entirely artificial life forms through DNA sequencing. With respect to intellectual property, this raises several questions, including the applicability of current patent law to living organisms, as opposed…

Innovation Campuses – Public Private Collaboration

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jeffrey Waldin |

As part of a growing trend in technology commercialization and economic development, several institutions are creating specific campuses for the purpose of uniting public colleges and private corporations in the same physical space, as well as the same intellectual space. …

OMB Publishes FR Notice on Grants Management Revisions

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Roger Wood |

Today’s Federal Register includes the Advance Notice of Proposed Guidance from the Office of Management and Budget requesting public input on the ideas proposed to make the oversight of Federal funds more effective and efficient, Reform of Federal Policies Relating to Grants…

HR 3699 “Research Works Act” Loses All Support

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Roger Wood |

On February 27th, 2012, Elsevier announced its intention to drop support for the controversial “Research Works Act”, intended on limited public access to federally funded research outputs. Only hours afterwards, the bill’s sponsors in the US House of Representatives declared…

Public Access – the Debate Continues

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Roger Wood |

In the US today, publishing powerhouse Elsevier changed course and withdrew its support of HR 3699, the Research Works Act, introduced by Reps. Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) on Dec. 16th. Elsevier said, “While we continue to oppose…