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Government

Jun. 10, 2016

Bill to expand state agencies' IP rights raises concerns

A bill that would allow state agencies greater control of their intellectual property has passed the Assembly nearly unanimously and is before the state Senate, but opponents are concerned it will negatively affect the public's right of access to taxpayer-funded works.

By Renee Flannery
Daily Journal Staff Writer

A bill that would allow state agencies greater control of their intellectual property has passed the Assembly nearly unanimously and is before the state Senate, but opponents are concerned it will negatively affect the public's right of access to taxpayer-funded works.

AB 2880 passed the Assembly 76-3-1 on Monday.

Assemblyman Mark Stone, D-Monterey Bay, who h...

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