OT – Should the government fund the press, the arts and the sciences?

[sdrealtor]

Not that its relevant but I did a short sale for someone whose maiden name was Bayh and yes she was related to them.

[njtosd]

[quote=CA renter]

This is a subject that could certainly benefit from a review of current and past procedures, so that we can establish the most efficient and cost-effective means of using govt-funded research for the benefit of society.[/quote]

There are actually laws in place that govern the patenting and licensing of federally funded inventions. The purpose of these laws is to ensure competition and a preference for U.S. licensees, among other things. The problem that I had with the system (and I haven’t been involved for a number of years) was that there appeared to be VERY few people (sometimes it seemed like there was one guy . . . ) keeping track of all the records and “ensuring” compliance. My perception was that few really did what was required, so the public wasn’t really getting full advantage from its investment.

[njtosd]

[quote=CA renter]

This is a subject that could certainly benefit from a review of current and past procedures, so that we can establish the most efficient and cost-effective means of using govt-funded research for the benefit of society.[/quote]

There are actually laws in place that govern the patenting and licensing of federally funded inventions. The purpose of these laws is to ensure competition and a preference for U.S. licensees, among other things. The problem that I had with the system (and I haven’t been involved for a number of years) was that there appeared to be VERY few people (sometimes it seemed like there was one guy . . . ) keeping track of all the records and “ensuring” compliance. My perception was that few really did what was required, so the public wasn’t really getting full advantage from its investment.

[njtosd]

[quote=CA renter]

This is a subject that could certainly benefit from a review of current and past procedures, so that we can establish the most efficient and cost-effective means of using govt-funded research for the benefit of society.[/quote]

There are actually laws in place that govern the patenting and licensing of federally funded inventions. The purpose of these laws is to ensure competition and a preference for U.S. licensees, among other things. The problem that I had with the system (and I haven’t been involved for a number of years) was that there appeared to be VERY few people (sometimes it seemed like there was one guy . . . ) keeping track of all the records and “ensuring” compliance. My perception was that few really did what was required, so the public wasn’t really getting full advantage from its investment.

[njtosd]

[quote=CA renter]

This is a subject that could certainly benefit from a review of current and past procedures, so that we can establish the most efficient and cost-effective means of using govt-funded research for the benefit of society.[/quote]

There are actually laws in place that govern the patenting and licensing of federally funded inventions. The purpose of these laws is to ensure competition and a preference for U.S. licensees, among other things. The problem that I had with the system (and I haven’t been involved for a number of years) was that there appeared to be VERY few people (sometimes it seemed like there was one guy . . . ) keeping track of all the records and “ensuring” compliance. My perception was that few really did what was required, so the public wasn’t really getting full advantage from its investment.

[njtosd]

[quote=CA renter]

This is a subject that could certainly benefit from a review of current and past procedures, so that we can establish the most efficient and cost-effective means of using govt-funded research for the benefit of society.[/quote]

There are actually laws in place that govern the patenting and licensing of federally funded inventions. The purpose of these laws is to ensure competition and a preference for U.S. licensees, among other things. The problem that I had with the system (and I haven’t been involved for a number of years) was that there appeared to be VERY few people (sometimes it seemed like there was one guy . . . ) keeping track of all the records and “ensuring” compliance. My perception was that few really did what was required, so the public wasn’t really getting full advantage from its investment.

[CA renter]

njtosd,

IIRC, you were/are a patent attorney, no?

Again, thanks for your input on this. It’s great to hear from someone with more intimate knowledge about topic.

Do you have any thoughts or suggestions for fixing some of the inefficiencies, while making sure the govt/taxpayers are well compensated for their investments?

[CA renter]

njtosd,

IIRC, you were/are a patent attorney, no?

Again, thanks for your input on this. It’s great to hear from someone with more intimate knowledge about topic.

Do you have any thoughts or suggestions for fixing some of the inefficiencies, while making sure the govt/taxpayers are well compensated for their investments?

[CA renter]

njtosd,

IIRC, you were/are a patent attorney, no?

Again, thanks for your input on this. It’s great to hear from someone with more intimate knowledge about topic.

Do you have any thoughts or suggestions for fixing some of the inefficiencies, while making sure the govt/taxpayers are well compensated for their investments?

[CA renter]

njtosd,

IIRC, you were/are a patent attorney, no?

Again, thanks for your input on this. It’s great to hear from someone with more intimate knowledge about topic.

Do you have any thoughts or suggestions for fixing some of the inefficiencies, while making sure the govt/taxpayers are well compensated for their investments?

[CA renter]

njtosd,

IIRC, you were/are a patent attorney, no?

Again, thanks for your input on this. It’s great to hear from someone with more intimate knowledge about topic.

Do you have any thoughts or suggestions for fixing some of the inefficiencies, while making sure the govt/taxpayers are well compensated for their investments?

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