| There are multiple tools utilized in the transfer of
technology and materials into and out of the NINDS. Many researchers,
particularly those in the basic science area, find the new era of
biotechnology research and its accompanying regulations and legality
confusing, frustrating and downright disturbing. However, the successful
researchers are learning to incorporate technology transfer into their
research strategy, utilizing the tools of technology transfer to add
commercialization and research development into their portfolio along
side publications, personnel training, and discovery. No matter where
you are, at a federal lab, academia, or corporate research - you will
need to acclimatize yourself to the terms and tools of technology
transfer.
For activities by a NINDS researcher done as part of official duties,
any agreement signed is signed on behalf of the institute, not by
the NINDS investigator. The NINDS has authorized delegated signatories
for the various agreements listed below. All of the following agreements
will be handled on behalf of the NINDS investigator by the NINDS
TTO personnel, with official records maintained by the NINDS TTO
office.
As an introduction to your “tool kit” for technology
transfer at NINDS, we offer you the following descriptions that
will hopefully not only prevent you from accidently “going
astray”, but more importantly, enhance and invigorate your
research strategy and achievements. So whether your tool is a research
agreement, an invention disclosure, a patent application, a potential
licensee, a material transfer, a confidentiality agreement, a software
license or licensee, a clinical trial, a trademark, transfer materials
to or from a consortium or repository, or to sign a cooperative
agreement with a commercial entity for development of your research
– read on to utilize your “tool kit” for technology
transfer and development.
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