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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This section covers additional topics and emerging issues related to managing, protecting, and advancing innovations within the research enterprise.
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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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Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer (NFRI)
The document outlines the purpose, goals, and preliminary findings of the Sub-group on Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Transfer, comprising representatives from various universities, research institutions, and foundations. This group seeks to enhance collaboration and streamline processes between research funders and performers by addressing shared challenges in IP policy. The document s
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
