March-In Rights Under the Bayh-Dole Act (open access)

March-In Rights Under the Bayh-Dole Act

This report reviews the availability of march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act. It begins by providing a brief overview of the patent system and innovation policy, then introduces the Bayh-Dole Act. The report also reviews specific details of the march-in authority provided to federal agencies, considers past efforts to obtain march-in authorization from NIH, and identifies potential issues for congressional consideration.
Date: August 22, 2016
Creator: Thomas, John R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Organization of American States: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Organization of American States: Background and Issues for Congress

This report covers the background of the Organization of American States (OAS). It discusses the importance of U.S. participation in this organization in order to exert authority and shape outcomes in the Western Hemisphere.
Date: August 22, 2016
Creator: Meyer, Peter J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Venezuela: Background and U.S. Relations (open access)

Venezuela: Background and U.S. Relations

This report examines the political and economic situation in Venezuela and U.S.-Venezuelan relations. It is divided into three main sections -- political background, current political and economic environment, U.S. relations and policy -- and also includes introductory and outlook information.
Date: August 22, 2016
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.
System: The UNT Digital Library