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Letter to Dr. Fredrickson 
The proposals are sketchy, possibly impractical or maybe even 
faulty but I see in them the following virtues: 
1. Universities and investigators can still get some return 
although it would be only a small fraction of what's generated. The 
bulk of it could be used for the public interest - further research. 
2. Licensing responsibility is shared by the private institution 
and another group that is interested in an equitable and sensible arrange- 
ment as well as with safety. 
3. Nothing is secret. Only published material can be reviewed for 
a patent. One might even consider that the licensees would be asked to 
agree to publishing those of their researches that lead to patentable 
developments. (Perhaps this would need modifications of current 
patent law or practice. 
Please note that my suggestions are made without any sophistication 
in patent law or procedures and I'm not sure that those with a stake on 
the possible financial benefits will not object violently. But I believe 
some features of what I've suggested could be considered in your deci- 
sion. 
With best regards. 
Sincerely yours. 
PB:ab 
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