Bill > A00215

This bill amends the New York Public Authorities Law to require the foundation (likely referring to a state research or educational foundation) to create and maintain a public, interactive database of intellectual property (IP) generated by state employees or developed through state-funded research. The database must provide a brief description of each piece of intellectual property and include up-to-date contact information. Additionally, the bill modifies existing reporting requirements to include the current status of this interactive IP database as part of the information that must be reported. The purpose of this bill appears to be increasing transparency and accessibility of intellectual property created through state-supported research, allowing easier tracking and potential collaboration or commercialization of state-funded research outcomes. By mandating a comprehensive, publicly accessible database, the bill aims to better showcase and potentially leverage the intellectual assets developed with public resources.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A215