William A. Rowe, Jr. wrote:
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> I'm just not seeing 1. how the work of academic institutions differ from
> for profit corporations with large patent portfolios
I've thought about this a little, and can give two potential differences
(remember I was not at the summit so I do not represent the views of the
universities present).
1. most universities do research that cover a much wider range of topics
than even the largest profit corporations
2. they are often funded by third parties, the terms of this funding
involves pre-existing patent agreements. These agreements may mean that
company X are in a position to enforce a patent which in turn would make
University Y a party to that action even if they do not agree with that
action.
I should point out that this group, as I understand it, do not object to
the patent clauses intent, only with the execution of that clause.
Now I really am talking about stuff I don't understand, so I'm going to
wait for Cliff to tell me just how close/far off the mark I am with the
above comments (remember Cliff heard these concerns first hand).
Ross
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