Patent Expense
The expenses associated with prosecution of patent applications covering foreground intellectual property.
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The ultimate and exclusive right conferred by a lawful claim or title, and subject to certain restrictions to enjoy, occupy, possess, rent, sell, use, give away, or even destroy an […]
READ MOREOther Research Results (ORR)
Results generated, developed, or produced in the performance of sponsored projects, including: Intangible research results such as, but not limited to, undocumented findings, conclusions, methods, techniques, and know-how. Tangible research […]
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Primary or first-generation records or ones that are designated as the official records.
READ MOREOrganizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)
OCI exists when work performed by a contractor on a federal contract may: (a) result in an unfair competitive advantage for the contractor; or (b) impair the contractor’s objectivity in […]
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A specified period of time during which the Sponsor may elect to enter into: A confirmatory license for the nonexclusive rights granted in the agreement A formal option agreement extending […]
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In which an entity or organization assumes the financial risk for its operations and liability exposure without the benefit of 3rd party insurance.
READ MOREScholarly Work
A scholarly publication is one in which the content is written by experts in a particular field of study – generally for the purpose of sharing original research or analyzing […]
READ MORELicense/Assignment: Exclusive Right
A right or privilege that can only be used by the person to whom it is granted.
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