Technology transfer from U.S. universities in the industry has increased dramatically in the past 25 years. Reviews the history of technology transfer, with particular emphasis on the Bayh-Dole Act in 1980. It then explores how the university responded to the Bayh-Dole, the growth of technology transfer offices, and compares how three different universities (MIT, Stanford, Harvard and) the transfer of technology approach. General information on the transfer of technologies and issues associated with the current practice. "Hide
by Richard G. Hamermesh, Josh Lerner, David Kiron 29 pages. Publication Date: January 18, 2007. Prod. #: 807124-PDF-ENG