March-In Rights Under the Bayh-Dole Act
Description:
This report reviews the availability of march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act. It begins by providing a brief overview of the patent system and innovation policy, then introduces the Bayh-Dole Act. The report also reviews specific details of the march-in authority provided to federal agencies, considers past efforts to obtain march-in authorization from NIH, and identifies potential issues for congressional consideration.
Date:
August 22, 2016
Creator:
Thomas, John R.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department