In order to protect unpublished results of your inventions, research protocols or software code while you are in the process of discussing a potential collaboration with an institute or a company, we make sure that such information is shared under a valid non-disclosure agreement (NDA). An NDA outlines the nature and conditions for sharing the information between the university and a third party. Information that is shared (orally, or in writing as a conference abstract or online or by email) without a valid NDA is considered public disclosure of information and is not considered confidential under an NDA. Kent State researchers also have an obligation to protect a third party’s confidential information as well under a mutual NDA.
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