I have placed option three in a secondary position primarily 
because it deviates somewhat more from the usual practices where 
institutions have patent agreements (i.e., it requires the assign- 
ment of all inventions to the Department initially). 
Although I have suggested options four and three, I hesitate 
in this regard because of present budgetary restraints (among other 
things). These anticipated regulatory modifications in Department 
institution interactions are certain to place an additional burden 
on the budget. 
Stanford has brought forward a question which was certain to 
arise sooner or later. Because it has arisen sooner, we have little 
experience upon which to base our judgements. I do hope that you 
will get the desired input from the many sources you mentioned prior 
to having to make a decision. 
I should add that I have made my conments with much trepidation 
because of the multifaceted problematic aspects of Stanford's pro- 
posal. Sorry I can't be of more help to you in the decision you 
must make. 
RDH/mec 
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