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Definition of Joint Research Agreement

A joint research agreement is defined as 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.

Joint research agreements are relevant to exceptions to 102(a)(2) disclosures as set forth in 102(b)(2)(C).

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