🏛️ IP & Policy: Why It Matters to Your Community
Opening Hook:
Ever heard of “march-in rights”? It’s when the government can force a company to share its patent—especially if public money helped fund it.
Key Points:
The Bayh-Dole Act lets universities and nonprofits own IP from federally funded research.
But new guidance may allow the government to license those patents to others if access is limited or prices are too high.
This could impact drug affordability, access to technology, and community innovation.
Interactive Element:
🗳️ Think about it:
Takeaway for Underserved Communities:
Policy shapes access. Knowing your rights—and how IP laws evolve—can help you advocate for fairer innovation.
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