COGR provides an analysis of Executive Order 14104, which aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing and job creation through the commercialization of federally...
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COGR & AAU Submit Joint Comments in Response to Unlocking the Full Potential of Intellectual Property by Translating More Innovation to the Marketplace (Docket No. PTO-C-2024-004)
COGR and AAU, representing leading U.S. research universities, submitted comments to USPTO Director Kathi Vidal expressing agreement with AUTM’s positions and...
Exploring University-Industry Collaborations at a Pivotal Moment: A Historical Insight and Potential Future Directions: June 2025 COGR Meeting
This document discusses the evolving landscape of university-industry collaborations, emphasizing the need for modernization and increased impact in light of...
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Exploring University-Industry Collaborations at a Pivotal Moment: A Historical Insight and Potential Future Directions: June 2025 COGR Meeting
This document discusses the evolving landscape of university-industry collaborations, emphasizing the need for modernization and increased impact in light of challenges such as declining U.S. R&D leadership, funding gaps, and workforce needs. It highlights initiatives by UIDP and Georgia Tech, including efforts to streamline cross-sector partnerships, manage intellectual property, and address
What’s on the Horizon for Technology Transfer: February 2025 Meeting
The document outlines the future landscape of technology transfer in the United States, emphasizing the importance of strong research funding, intellectual property rights, and legislative support to maintain innovation leadership amid growing global competition, particularly from China. It details ongoing and proposed legislative actions such as the PERA, PREVAIL, and RESTORE Acts to strengthen p
Great Minds: Brainstorming & Benchmarking with COGR Member Institutions: June 2024
The document outlines the agenda and discussion themes for the "Great Minds: Brainstorming & Benchmarking" session held COGR on June 6, 2024. Moderated by key COGR directors and committee chairs from prominent research institutions, the session provides a collaborative platform for member institutions to discuss compliance, policy implementation, and operational challenges related to research
COGR, AAU, and AUTM Submit Joint Association Letter on COVID-19 Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Supply, Demand, and TRIPS Agreement Flexibilities
The letter, submitted jointly by the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Council on Government Relations (COGR), and AUTM, addresses the U.S. International Trade Commission in relation to Investigation No. 332-596, focusing on COVID-19 diagnostics, therapeutics, and the possible expansion of the TRIPS Agreement waiver. The associations, representing leading American research universiti
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
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
Results of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Sub-group Survey (NFRI)
The Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Sub-group Survey, conducted on May 14, 2018, gathered input from forty respondents representing both research funding and research-performing entities. The survey explored a wide spectrum of issues pertinent to IP management and technology transfer agreements. Key topics included scope and ownership of intellectual property, disclosure procedures,
Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Group Report-Out (NFRI)
The Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Group conducted a survey and breakout discussion to assess the prevalence and negotiation dynamics of various IP provisions in research agreements. Survey responses, representing both funding (27.5%) and performing (72.5%) entities, indicated that some topics, such as invention disclosure and conflict of interest policies, are rarely contentious an
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
