What is a joint research agreement under 35 U.S.C. 102(c)?
A joint research agreement under 35 U.S.C. 102(c) is a written contract, grant, or cooperative agreement entered into by two or more persons or entities for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work in the field of the claimed invention. It allows certain prior art to be excepted or disqualified under specific conditions.
The MPEP states: The term “joint research agreement” means a written contract, grant, or cooperative agreement entered into by two or more persons or entities for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work in the field of the claimed invention.
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