COGR, representing over 200 U.S. research institutions, submitted comments urging the withdrawal of the proposed Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the...
Intellectual Property & Innovation
Covering policies and practices for federally sponsored research, Intellectual Property and Innovation ensures discoveries and creative works are effectively protected, managed, and commercialized.
Featured
Technology Transfer in U.S. Research Universities: Dispelling Common Myths (Updated August 2022)
This document, published by COGR, systematically addresses and dispels common misconceptions about technology transfer activities within U.S. research universities...
The Bayh-Dole Act: A Guide to the Law and Implementing Regulations (October 2021 Update)
Originally published in 1999, and updated October 2021:
Resources
Point of Contact
Kevin Wozniak
Director, Research Security & Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property & Innovation Articles
Research Security and Intellectual Property Hot Topics: October 2020 Meeting
The document is a comprehensive overview of key issues on research security and intellectual property management discussed during a panel convened by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) on October 22, 2020, featuring experts from leading research universities. The panelists addressed emerging federal rules and legislative changes affecting academic research, technology transfer, and unive
RSIP Committee Report: March 2020 Meeting
The document provides an update on several key initiatives and regulatory changes impacting research security and intellectual property management, primarily within the context of federally funded research in the United States. It outlines the ongoing redevelopment of the iEdison system, which simplifies compliance with federal invention reporting requirements, noting milestones such as stakeholde
Contracts & Intellectual Property Update: June 2019 Meeting
The document outlines recent developments and ongoing discussions concerning contracts and intellectual property at U.S. academic and research institutions, with a particular focus on the influence of foreign entities. It details the increasing scrutiny from legislative and federal agencies regarding foreign involvement in research, particularly from China, due to concerns about intellectual prope
Control of Licensing Subgroup Presentation
The document outlines key themes discussed by the Control of Licensing Subgroup, focusing on the balance between control and communication in the context of licensing agreements. It distinguishes considerations before and after a license is granted. Pre-license factors include developing a licensing strategy, selecting an appropriate licensee, and conducting negotiations—all processes where mainta
Unleashing American Innovation: June 2018 Meeting
The document, presented by Walter G. Copan, Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), outlines the role of NIST in advancing U.S. innovation, economic security, and quality of life through leadership in measurement science, standards, and technology. NIST supports a broad spectrum of scientific research and t
The Academia-Industry-Government Innovation Cycle: February 2018 Meeting
The document, delivered by Jeannette M. Wing at the Council on Governmental Relations, explores the critical and intertwined roles that academia, industry, and government play in driving innovation, particularly in the realm of information technology. Using historical developments and major market impacts in computing as context, it illustrates how fundamental research in academia, coupled with go
The EU GDPR: Implications for U.S. Universities and Academic Medical Centers: February 2018 Meeting
This document provides a thorough analysis of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its implications for U.S. universities and academic medical centers (AMCs). With the GDPR’s enforcement from May 25, 2018, data privacy requirements have become more stringent and possess a notably broader extraterritorial reach compared to the previous Data Protection Directive. The re
June 2017 Presentation: UIDP Updates
The document provides an overview of the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP), emphasizing the contemporary significance of industry engagement in academic research and development (R&D). Citing 2013 NSF data, it notes that federal sources still constitute the majority (57%) of US academic R&D funding, while business/industry funds represent about 5-7% on average. It furthe
