Waclaw Szybalski, D. Sc. 
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September 9, 1976 
As you are aware the dissemination of information from the University 
community of the results of research efforts generally occurs rather 
promptly. Also, and most importantly, we at WAFF in handling Univer- 
sity of Wisconsin inventions as a policy matter have not and do not request 
any delay in publication by the investigator of his research results in order 
to permit patent actions to be taken. In this regard we agree with the 
DHEW people as stated in Dr. Fredrickson's letter that any necessary 
patent applications can be handled expeditiously without an undue burden 
on disclosure. 
Failing agreement amongst the Committee members that the terms and 
provisions of the present Institutional Patent Agreement are adequate to 
the situation we believe that the approach suggested in item 5 on page 3 
of Dr. Fredrickson’s letter, coupled with immediate disclosure to DHEW, 
would be the next best alternative. 
If you have any questions about any of the foregoing material please call. 
Very truly yours 
Howard W. Bremer 
Patent Counsel 
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