In December 1998, the executive of intellectual property in DuPont thought the new program for the 196-year old company. The executive is considering a proposal to donate DuPont patents at universities across the United States. The movement has pledged significant financial benefits for the company DuPont, the company can save on fees for the maintenance of patents, and they could receive significant tax deductions. But it should make a donation to DuPont, and if so, what it has to offer patents in the life sciences and in other disciplines? Did the program of any strategic or financial risks for the company DuPont? "Hide
by Robert F. Bruner, Mary Margaret Frank, Paul Simko, David Martin, Mark Goldstein Source: Darden School of Business 23 pages. Publication Date: July 2, 2005. Prod. #: UV1760-PDF-ENG
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