Forms
New Invention Disclosure Form (IDF)
The IDF alerts STTM to an invention and introduces the invention and the inventors to the office. This new IDF replaces the old form.
Standard Agreements
Patent License Agreement (PLA)*
Before attempting to apply for a patent, the inventor must agree to certain terms with the university.
Outlines the rights and terms of the Board of Regents and the inventor(s) associated with the invention’s ownership.
Inter-Institutional Agreement*
Agreement between the inventing party and the University specifying the terms under which STTM will pursue a patent.
Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA)*
Biological Material Transfer Agreement (BMTA)*
Transfer of material between institutions for research purposes; specifies the terms under which the recipient must abide by in order to protect the interests of the provider.
Implementing letter
Specifies the provider, the recipient and the exact product to be
transferred by the BMTA; finalizes the BMTA.
* All forms are in PDF format. To view these files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader®. It is available for free download at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.