Sponsored research, grants and consultancy terms

Before signing: who owns results, who pays for filing, who decides where to file, revenue sharing, publication rights and delays, confidentiality, and background IP each side brings. Government grants (DST, DBT/BIRAC, SERB and others) each have IP clauses — read the sanction letter. Industry sponsors often want ownership or an exclusive licence; a non-exclusive licence with a right of first negotiation is a common balanced position.

The community's partner enquiries record these discussions stage by stage, and MYCrave can review a draft agreement as a professional service.