Tech Transfer Policy: Bayh-Dole has Distributional Consequences

This article examines the impact of the Bayh-Dole Act on technology transfer and the social return of federally funded research. It highlights that while patenting and licensing have increased commercialization, unintended consequences—like patenting research tools and inequitable pricing of resulting products—can limit innovation and reduce societal benefits.

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