Before debating what/who is responsible for university IP litigation, it is necessary to substantiate that there is a litany of conflicts between academic inventors and universities. As supporting documentation to the Inventor Bill of Rights debate held at the AUTM 2010 Annual Conference, IPAO founder Dr. Renee Kaswan compiled a list of illustrative lawsuits to distribute at the conference. Although AUTM ultimately prohibited the list from being distributed at the event, IP Advocate has published the full list for your review and comment.
Read the list of Notable IP Disputes over Faculty and Student Inventions