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Managing Intellectual Property at Iowa State University, 19231998
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Written by a former university official, Managing Intellectual Property at Iowa State University (19231998) provides a rare glimpse inside a university s management of intellectual property. Former Vice Provost and Dean Patricia Swan has captured many intriguing and often unexpected stories in her narrative, including accounts of the university s blue cheese patent that helped to establish the blue cheese industry in the United States; of an engineering professor who tried to help the farm economy by inventing new uses for corn stalks and new ways to remove the oil from soybeans; of losing the chance to patent the first electronic digital computer, but after many years aiding the inventor in establishing the priority of his invention; of an innovative method of feeding beef cattle that became the standard within the industry; of a major broadcasting firm that used fragments of a film made by two university students and denied doing so; of the university s research foundation almost losing its way in a morass of real estate deals; of the research foundation s pioneering actions in patenting plant materials; and, finally, its recovery aided by the successful pursuit of infringers of a patented technology used in modern facsimile machines. While telling these stories, Swan describes the circumstances in which they occurred as well as the associated finances. Although she focuses on the activities of Iowa State, at several points Swan compares Iowa State s experiences to those of the University of Wisconsin and other universities, while also describing some of the conditions external to universities that influenced intellectual property management through the years. Readers interested in the management of university intellectual property will find much food for thought in the richly described experiences. Those who are or have been associated with Iowa State University, will find revealed remarkable and previously unknown aspects of that revered institution s history.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Managing Intellectual Property at Iowa State University, 1923-1998'? A: The book primarily focuses on the management of intellectual property at Iowa State University from 1923 to 1998, providing insights into various stories and events related to this topic.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Patricia B. Swan, a former Vice Provost and Dean at Iowa State University.
- Q: What type of stories are included in the book? A: The book includes intriguing stories about patents, inventions, and challenges faced in managing intellectual property, such as the university's blue cheese patent and the efforts to patent a digital computer.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 356 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Managing Intellectual Property at Iowa State University' published? A: It was published on December 5, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in economic history? A: Yes, the book falls under the category of Economic History, making it suitable for readers interested in that field.
- Q: Does the book compare Iowa State University’s experiences with other universities? A: Yes, Patricia Swan compares Iowa State's experiences with those of the University of Wisconsin and other institutions.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the historical management of intellectual property at a university level and understand the financial and circumstantial factors involved.