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Part II: Research Agreement
Pages 2-6

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... of the State of (hereinafter referred to as University. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the research program contemplated by this Agreement is of mutual interest and.benefit to University and to Sponsor, will further the instructional and research objectives of University in a manner consistent with its status as a non-profit, tax-exempt, educational institution, and may deri~c benefits for both Sponsor and University through inventions, improvements, and/or discoveries; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree to the following: Article 1 - Deti~itlons As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Projects shall mean the description of the project as described in Appendix A hereof, under the direction of Dr.
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... Article 6 - Publications 6.1 Sponsor recognizes that under University policy, the results of University Project must be publishable and agrees that Researchers engaged in Project shall be permitted to present at symposia, national, or regional professional meetings, and to publish in journals, theses or dissertations, or otherwise of their own choosing, methods and results of Project, provided, however, that Sponsor shall have been furnished copies of any proposed publication or presentation at least ~ ~ months in advance of the submission of such proposed publication or presentation to a journal, editor, or other third party. Sponsor shall have ~ ~ months, after receipt of said copies, to object to such proposed presentation or proposed publication because there
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... directed to the patentable subject matter contained in the proposed publication or presentation. Article 7 - Intellectual Property 7.1 All rights and title to University Intellectual Property under Project shall belong to University and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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... Article 11 - Insurance 11.1 University warrants and represents that University has adequate liability insurance, such protection being applicable to officers, employees, and agents while acting within the scope of their employment by University, and University has no liability insurance policy as such that can extend protection to any other person. 11.2 Each party hereby assumes any and all risks of personal injury and property damage attributable to the negligent acts or omissions of that party and the officers, employees, and agents thereof.
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  • written notice

  • patentable subject
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  • contrary notwithstanding
  • effective date
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  • prosecution thereof
  • written approval
  • costs accrued
  • notify sponsor
  • postdoctoral associate

  • following terms
  • giving notice
  • property protection
  • time amend
  • title university

  • acceptable substitute
  • hereinabove written
  • mutually acceptable
  • project staff
  • conclusive license

  • property conceived
  • parties accrued
  • university warrants
  • sponsor hereunder
  • written consent


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