Capturing the Value of Intellectual Assets  
                    and Catalyzing Technology Development and Dissemination 
                                                                               Jason T. Nickla, JD LLM 
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             Capturing the Value of Intellectual Assets and Catalyzing Technology 
                                     Development and Dissemination 
            
           But first, a quick overview of US Technology Transfer Offices (TTO): 
            
                      TTO Goals              
            
                      Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 catalyzes TTO Growth 
                       
                      Processes and Best Practices identified   
                       
            
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                                Technology Transfer Goals 
            
           Goals of Technology Transfer Compliment University Missions: 
            
               Disseminate Knowledge 
               Encourage Innovation and Creative Work 
               Enhance the Experience of Students 
               Improve the Health/Economy of the Community and Public 
            
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                                      Bayh-Dole Act of 1980  
           Catalyzed TTO growth by establishing the university as the steward 
           of inventions developed utilizing federal funds to promote the 
           further dissemination of technological advancements for the public 
           good. 
            
                       
            
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