This Research Materials Transfer Agreement effectively transfers an individual's research and know-how to another party for the conduct of further research. This agreement sets out the names of the individual (or company) transferring the materials and the name of the recipient who will conduct further research. It also grants the recipient a non-exclusive license to use the materials for the specific purposes of additional research. It is vital that this agreement be clearly set forth in writing. A written Agreement to Transfer Research Materials will be invaluable in the event of disagreements or misunderstandings regarding the transferred research materials.

This Research Materials Transfer Agreement includes the following:

• Parties: Sets out the names of the transferor and the recipient of the research;
• License: Transferor grants the recipient a non-exclusive royalty free license to use the materials for the purpose of performing specific research;
• Utilization of Materials: Sets forth that the materials may be utilized only by recipient's employees under recipient's direct supervision. It also sets forth that the materials are solely for use by recipient for research purposes;
• Inventions: Recipient shall be the sole owner of any inventions created with use of the materials;
• License: Transferor grants the recipient a non-exclusive royalty free license to use the materials for the purpose of performing specific research;
• Signature: This agreement must be signed by the parties to the agreement as well as any investigator or scientist;
• Exhibits: This agreement contains an exhibit which sets forth all materials to be transferred and a summary of the research to be conducted.

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This attorney-prepared package includes:

1. General Information
2. Instructions and Checklist
3. Research Materials Transfer Agreement

State Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of all states