Alfonso Garcia Chan and Kathleen Tierney Publish “Is the Government’s Claim to University Patent Royalties a Better Deal for Taxpayers and Innovation?” in Westlaw

January 27, 2026

Cahill attorneys Alfonso Garcia Chan and Kathleen Tierney authored the article, “Is the Government’s Claim to University Patent Royalties a Better Deal for Taxpayers and Innovation?”, published as a Practitioner Insights Commentary in Westlaw. The article examines a recent proposal for the federal government to claim a share of royalties from university-owned patents arising from federally funded research. It analyzes the existing legal framework under the Bayh-Dole Act and explores potential implications for patent enforcement, technology transfer, and innovation particularly in the life sciences.

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Is the government's claim to university patent royalties a better deal for taxpayers and innovation?