Common use of Freedom to Publish Clause in Contracts

Freedom to Publish. 8.1 The Company acknowledges the Consultant's obligation to disseminate new knowledge and research findings. Notwithstanding the confidentiality provisions, or any other provision, of this Agreement, the Consultant may publish and make oral presentations of the results of the Consultant's work performed pursuant to this Agreement under the terms set forth in this Section 8. 8.2 The Consultant acknowledges that publication or oral disclosure of any Invention or other work prior to filing for patent or copyright protection could result in the complete loss of any commercial value of the Consultant's research to the Company, and/or the Consultant, as the case may be. The Consultant will provide the Company with sufficient disclosure regarding Inventions owned by the Company under Section 6 at least 90 days prior to publication to allow the Company to evaluate such disclosure; Consultant will work with the Company to file patent or copyright applications prior to disclosure or publication, or to modify such publication if such disclosure regarding Inventions owned by the Company under Section 6 would materially affect the business of the Company.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Consulting Agreement (Shrink Nanotechnologies, Inc.), Consulting Agreement (Shrink Nanotechnologies, Inc.)

Freedom to Publish. 8.1 The Company acknowledges the Consultant's obligation to disseminate new knowledge and research findings. Notwithstanding the confidentiality provisions, or any other provision, of this Agreement, the Consultant may publish and make oral presentations of the results of the Consultant's work performed pursuant to this Agreement under the terms set forth in this Section 8. 8.2 The Consultant acknowledges that publication or oral disclosure of any Invention or other work prior to filing for patent or copyright protection could result in the complete loss of any commercial value of the Consultant's research to the Company, and/or the Consultant, as the case may be. The Consultant will provide the Company with sufficient disclosure regarding Inventions owned by the Company under Section 6 at least 90 days prior to publication to allow the Company to evaluate such disclosure; Consultant will work with the Company to file patent or copyright applications prior to disclosure or publication, or to modify such publication if such disclosure regarding Inventions owned by the Company under Section 6 would materially affect the business of the Company.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Consulting Agreement (Shrink Nanotechnologies, Inc.)