Comstock's magazine 1217 - December 2017 | Page 15

CONTENTS n December 2017 FEATURES 42 56 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 42 Limits to Launch Tech transfer at publically-funded universities isn’t just about generating revenue from IP — it’s about the public good. But is the UC’s strategy for negotiating licenses making this double- barrelled mission even more complex? by Steven Yoder ON THE COVER: ILLUSTRATION BY: ANDREW J. NILSEN SACRAMENTO’S EV TICKET | GETTING IP OUT OF THE UC | INDIE GAMERS WITH BIG DREAMS BUSINESS INSIGHT FOR THE CAPITAL REGION DECEMBER ‘17 VOL. 29 | NO. 12 CONSTRUCTION 50 Built in 3D Virtual reality used to be financially out-of-reach for many firms. Now, builders and architects alike are finding that implementing technology upfront prevents mistakes, and saves money, down the road. by Samantha Young STRATEGY 56 Innovation Unlocked the Innovation issue Intelligence might be built into our DNA, but what about creativity and problem-solving? Not so, experts say. So, if it can be taught, how can we learn? We asked some local brainiacs for their tips for inspiring outside-the-box thinking. by Jeff Wilser TRANSPORTATION GAMING 62 Dawn of the Developers 68 Electric Avenue The Capital Region has a couple of homegrown video game success stories, but most growth is taking place in its community of indie developers. As the region seeks to brand itself more as a tech hub, these gam