The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks comments on the Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights, which sets out the factors that an agency may consider when deciding whether to exercise Bayh-Dole march-in rights. The information received will inform NIST and the Interagency Working Group for Bayh-Dole (IAWGBD) in developing a final framework document that may be used by a funding agency when making a march-in decision.

This panel sought to answer what the new framework is while also debating the pros and cons. This FedSoc Forum aimed for participants to have a better understanding of this proposed policy change, be able to assess the impact should it be enacted, and be motivated to actively engage in the ongoing debate.

Featuring:

Prof. Jorge Contreras, James T. Jensen Endowed Professor for Transactional Law & Director of the Program on Intellectual Property and Technology Law, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

Charles Crain, Vice President of Domestic Policy, National Association of Manufacturers

Jeffrey E. Depp, PhD Candidate, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA)

Chris Israel, Senior Partner, ACG Advocacy

Moderator: Judge Susan G. Braden, Former Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Federal Claims

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