Research Contracts and Agreements Flashcards
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A Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) covers the transfer of biological samples from a university to a biotech company. Which provision MOST protects the university's publication rights?
Answer: A publication review period capped at 30–60 days
Capping the company's review period at 30–60 days prevents indefinite delays to academic publication while allowing IP protection review.
Under the Bayh-Dole Act, which entity has the right to 'march-in' and require licensing to third parties if a federally funded invention is not being adequately commercialized?
Answer: The funding federal agency
The Bayh-Dole Act grants federal agencies march-in rights to require licensing when the contractor fails to take effective steps to commercialize the invention.
A consortium research agreement involves three universities sharing data and IP. Which governance document typically controls how IP ownership and revenue sharing are allocated?
Answer: Consortium Agreement
A Consortium Agreement sets out IP ownership, publication rights, and revenue sharing among multiple institutional partners in a research collaboration.
A sponsor requires a university to include a 'right of first refusal' on licensing any IP developed under a sponsored research agreement. This provision primarily benefits the:
Answer: Sponsor company
A right of first refusal gives the sponsor the option to negotiate an exclusive license before the university can offer it to others.
Which federal regulation governs the procurement of research and development under federal contracts and distinguishes R&D from standard supply and service contracts?
Answer: FAR Part 35
FAR Part 35 specifically addresses the procurement of research and development and sets out unique acquisition policies for R&D contracts.
When a federally funded research agreement includes export control restrictions under EAR, which action is MOST important before adding a foreign national to the research team?
Answer: Conducting a deemed export review
Sharing controlled technology with a foreign national in the U.S. constitutes a deemed export, requiring a license review before the individual accesses controlled information.
A sponsored research agreement (SRA) is silent on publication rights. Under standard academic norms, what right does the university TYPICALLY retain?
Answer: The right to publish results after a reasonable review period
Even when an SRA is silent, universities typically assert the right to publish research results after a reasonable sponsor review period, consistent with academic freedom.