>
> Okay I hate bring politics into our discussion but I'm interested in
> what others are thinking about 102. On the one hand it will generate
> more money for the state (something that is *very* needed) on the other
> hand it gives the state a reason to support technical Intellectual
> Property, something that I don't really want to see happen. If the state
> is suddenly allowed to make money off of  the Intellectual Property of
> colleges (why don't the students get this?). They will be *much* less
> inclined to listen to why software patiens should be done away with. I'm
> interested in what others are thinking because I'm of two minds here,
> short term vs. long term.
>

What about looking at this from a business owners point of view?

Sure, prop 102 benefits a university (that already charges students too
much) but how is this good for businesses? I can see a benefit for a large
corporation, but what about smaller businesses?

(Quoting legislative analysis)
"... allowing the state to license or transfer interests in technology or IP
created OR acquired by the universities ... in exchange for ownership
interests and securities in a company or corporation. ..."

Does this mean that ASU can buy IP, then license it to a small business in
exchange for partial ownership of that business?

Sounds a bit one-sided to me.

Bart

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