Following is a brief description of some partnership opportunities. The most appropriate mechanism will depend on the objective of each partner. If you would like more information, please contact someone on the Partnerships Team . Rights to inventions and other intellectual property are negotiated between the laboratory and participant, and certain data that are generated may be protected for up to five years.
Licenses can be exclusive, for a specific field of use, or for a specific geographical area.
The potential licensee must present plans for commercialization. If the work will be published, cost can be adjusted. Intellectual property rights generally belong to the user. Costs are borne by the organization sending the personnel. Intellectual property arrangements can be addressed in exchange agreements.