Research Agreements
/ˈrisərch əˌgriːmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Contracts outlining the terms and conditions under which research activities are conducted between parties, including rights to intellectual property, confidentiality, funding, and publication.
The university signed multiple research agreements to collaborate with the pharmaceutical company.
Forms
- research agreements
- research agreement
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Commentary
Research agreements often require careful allocation of rights regarding patents and publication to balance interests of academic freedom and commercial confidentiality.
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