Material Transfer Agreements (MTA)
 & Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
(aka Secrecy Agreements)

Why does it take OSP so long to sign these things?

Thursday, November 29, 2001
9:00-11:30 AM
G10 Biotech

 

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This two hour session will cover why these two types of contracts can be tricky to handle and why they are taken so seriously by OSP. Robin Cyr, Sr. Grant & Contract Officer, will start the session off with an overview of the problematic clauses typically found in these contracts and the University's position regarding these issues. Guest speakers have been invited to get into the specifics. Jim Severson from the Cornell Research Foundation will talk about how some of the more standard clauses can impact your ability to use your results and possibly even loose your rights. Allen Bova of Risk Management will talk about the implications found in the indemnification clauses. Mike Kimberly of University Counsel will discuss what happens in the event that you violate the terms and breach your contract. These are legal contracts with serious repercussions if not handled with care. Come and learn the ins and outs of these two types of contracts and how you can work with OSP to limit the risks associated with them.

To register, click on the Registration button above.  Please register by November 21, 2001.