The trouble with tech transfer

Posted by Helen @ MaRS, January 25th, 2007

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University technology transfer offices have been criticized for losing opportunities to commercialize products, with monetary and corporate hiccups commonly cited as reasons. Individuals who work within the offices say that increased patent litigation is to blame for their more stringent approval processes.

Read more at The Scientist:
http://www.the-scientist.com/2007/1/1/40/1/



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