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Technology Transfer Confidentiality
Confidentiality Agreements
When a faculty member wishes to discuss his/her work with individuals outside of the university, the TTO can prepare and execute a Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) on behalf of OHIO . This protects the University's right to file patent applications, and it makes it more difficult for others to steal the faculty member's ideas (although a patent, if feasible, may be a better defense against such theft). We strongly recommend the use of a CDA if you wish to discuss your work with somebody working in industry.
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TIP: A Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) protects a university's right to file patent applications in preliminary discussions with individuals outside of the university. |
The TTO will prepare all confidentiality agreements with the requesting outside organization. The only designated university officials are authorized to sign. These do not include faculty members, department chairs/school directors or deans.
Confidentiality Agreements from Other Parties
Outside organizations may request that the University sign agreements with confidentiality provisions to protect confidential information given during the course of sponsored research, clinical trials, material transfers, or discussions between the parties for other reasons. All agreements with confidentiality terms should be reviewed by TTO. This ensures the protection of the University's and faculty members' intellectual property rights.
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