Universities and Intellectual Property - Monotti, Ann Louise (, Senior Lecturer, Monash University) a Ricketson, Sam (, Professor of Law, University of Melbourne a Barrister)

Universities looking to tighten up policies on intellectual property so as to maximize revenue, for instance through spin-off companies, arguably restrict the free flow of knowledge and scientific progress. The authors look at this subject, drawing upon research covering universities in countries that include the UK, Australia, and North America.