Material Transfer Agreement
/ˌmɪəriəl ˈtrænsfɜr əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A contract governing the transfer of tangible research materials between two parties, specifying terms of use, rights, and obligations.
The university required a material transfer agreement before sharing the cell samples with the biotech firm.
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- material transfer agreement
- material transfer agreements
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Commentary
Material transfer agreements are critical to regulate ownership and use rights of biological or research materials, often to protect intellectual property and comply with regulatory standards.
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