

Can the Federal Government Take Ownership of Patents?
For institutions that depend on federal funding to support their research, lack of compliance with Bayh-Dole mandates can jeopardize ownership of inventions and associated patent rights. For attorneys who serve these clients in protection of intellectual property this should be a concern. Many medical research centers, universities and other nonprofits fall short in taking a disciplined approach to reporting on a history of grants that may span decades. Now, they may find th