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Technology Transfer

How do we get the permission to store and distribute materials around the world? Learn more about our MTA process and how we protect intellectual property

Frequently Asked

  • What is a Tech Transfer account and what benefits does it provide?
  • How does Addgene acquire permission for storage, propagation, and distribution of materials?
  • Will materials deposited by our researchers be available to for-profit/industry organizations?
  • Does Addgene facilitate the transfer of commercial vectors?
  • How can I access my Addgene records?

Deposits

  • What is a One-Time Plasmid Deposit and Distribution Agreement?
  • The depositing PI is not currently at my institution. Do I still need to process the Deposit Agreement?
  • The depositing scientist is no longer at our institution. Do we need to execute a new deposit agreement?

Requests

  • How does the Addgene MTA process work?
  • What is the Recipient Scientist Acknowledgement our researchers must complete?
  • Can our office edit or change the terms of the MTA?
  • A PI from my institution is changing schools. What should I do to help smooth the transition?
  • One of our researchers modified a material they received from Addgene. What can they do with that modification?

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