NIST Technology Partnerships: NIST Provides Confidential Information

NIST Provides Confidential Information
	Purpose
		The Non-disclosure Agreement for disclosure of NIST's proprietary information is used when NIST personnel are disclosing information that is patentable subject matter upon which NIST may file for a patent. This Non-disclosure Agreement preserves NIST's ability to pursue patent protection. It also defines the treatment of the information by the recipient organization under terms acceptable to both NIST and the recipient.

	Procedure
		If a NIST employee and an outside party feel that it is necessary for NIST proprietary information to be disclosed, the NIST employee must obtain the approval of his/her management. To do so, he/she obtains a copy of the "Non Disclosure Agreement for Dislcosure of NIST's Proprietary Information" from the Office of Technology Partnerships and forwards it, along with other relevant information, through his/her management chain for review and approval. If approved, copies of the Agreement are signed by both parties.

	FAQs
		Q.	A NIST scientist's research is paid for by the public and is important to industry. Why would any of NIST's information be proprietary?

	Sample Form
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			Nondisclosure Agreement (Disclosure of NIST's Confidential Information)

	See Also
			NIST Receives Confidential Information

	Point of Contact
			Office of the NIST Counsel (301) 975-2803

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