Welcome to the Bayh-Dole Bulletin, a monthly newsletter from the Bayh-Dole Coalition. The Bayh-Dole Coalition is a diverse group of innovation-oriented organizations and individuals committed to celebrating and protecting the Bayh-Dole Act, as well as informing policymakers and the public of its many benefits.
Bayh-Dole Bulletin: Edition 6
About the Bayh-Dole Coalition
A Word From Our Executive Director
As you receive this newsletter, our nation is on the brink of a historic election. No matter how it turns out, we will have a new Administration and Congress in a few months. The Bayh-Dole Coalition is planning an exciting agenda to take advantage of that opportunity. As you know, we have a well-honed media team in place and recently added Kate Beale and her associates as our Washington liaisons. We will be presenting an optimistic vision to the new Administration and Congress of the critical role the Bayh-Dole Act plays in our economy, national security, and well-being, as well as improving lives around the globe.
We will also be having a special celebration as 2025 is the 45th anniversary of the enactment of Bayh-Dole. We are coming to the end of a year where the future of the law was in the greatest jeopardy in its history. Because of your help and support, we have met that challenge, although we aren’t home-free yet. But we should all feel good about the progress we have made working together.
One final word: We can only be successful if we have the financial support to transmit our message on a national stage. If you can make a donation, it will greatly help. Every dollar we receive is put to good use. Here’s the link to donate.
Let’s make 2025 our best year ever!
October Coalition Highlights
- Highlight Reel: 2024 Faces of American Innovation Event Highlight Reel (10/31)
- Video: Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, “Ag Matters PM, Episode 602” (10/24)
- Op-ed: Katharine Ku, EdUp Experience, “I Helped Stanford Researchers Launch Google: This Is What I Learned” (10/17)
- Keynote Remarks: 2024 Faces of American Innovation Rep. Auchincloss (D-MA-4) Remarks (10/11)
- Event Recordings: 2024 Faces of American Innovation Awards Ceremony, Bayh-Dole Miracle Panel, and Capitol Hill Briefing (10/10)
Upcoming Events & Coalition Priorities
The Bayh-Dole Coalition is now accepting nominations for our 2025 American Innovator Award. Have someone in mind? Nominate them here! Submissions close on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Speaking of 2025… We look forward to celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act, which was passed in 1980! As we transition to a new Administration, we will reflect on the decades of success under Bayh-Dole and continue to advocate for its preservation.
Member Corner
- On November 6, the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) will host its Fall 2024 Virtual Connect and Collaborate. AUTM’s popular Industry/Academia Connect and Collaborate is a great way for companies to engage with universities. In this 90-minute virtual networking event, tech transfer industry representatives will share the projects they are pursuing and how you can apply to work with them. Quickly learn what type of technologies industry partners seek and the best way to contact them.
- On November 20, Licensing Executives Society USA & Canada (LES) will host “Lessons to Learn from 2024 IP Licensing Cases,” a webinar that will provide an overview of key court cases from the past year relating to IP licensing across various industries, highlighting their implications for rights holders and licensees alike. Whether you’re a legal practitioner, business owner, or simply interested in IP licensing, this webinar will offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of licensing and its critical role in innovation and commerce.
Does your organization have an upcoming event? We’d love to feature it in our newsletter and events calendar! Submit the information here.
Member Spotlight
Our October member spotlight is Laura Schoppe! Laura is the founder and president of Fuentek, LLC, a leading technology transfer consulting firm serving a diverse range of research organizations worldwide. Under Laura’s leadership, Fuentek has written over 1,200 technology listings and facilitated more than 500 tech transfer agreements. In addition to Fuentek, Laura is also co-owner of TechPipeline, which publishes TechInsight and TechEngage to serve the university and industry innovation communities. Laura served as Board Chair for the AUTM Foundation and is passionate about promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, especially among women and minorities in STEM. The Bayh-Dole Coalition is fortunate to have Laura and Fuentek as members and advocates of the Bayh-Dole Act and tech transfer system.
“Throughout my career in tech transfer, I have seen firsthand how the Bayh-Dole Act fosters collaboration between research institutions and the private sector. By allowing universities and small businesses to retain patent rights for inventions developed with federal funding, the United States has become a leader in innovation, which drives economic growth and enhances public access to cutting-edge, life-saving technologies. I am proud to partner with the Bayh-Dole Coalition in preserving a law that empowers people from all walks of life to bring their ideas to market.” — Laura Schoppe, Founder and President, Fuentek LLC and Chief Commercialization Officer, TechPipeline Inc.
