{"id":5425,"date":"2020-05-21T15:40:41","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T19:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/?post_type=forms-policies&p=5425"},"modified":"2023-04-30T11:39:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-30T15:39:42","slug":"confidentiality-agreement-form-cda","status":"publish","type":"forms-policies","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/forms-policies\/confidentiality-agreement-form-cda\/","title":{"rendered":"Confidentiality Agreement Form (CDA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Use this form if you want to share confidential information or discuss an invention outside of BU, especially before a patent application has been filed or while it remains unpublished. This is critical to maintain patent filing rights, especially in most foreign countries. Providing complete, accurate information will help us negotiate a CDA that will facilitate your project and comply with BU policies. See also: Export Control<\/a><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve submitted, we will confirm receipt, review the form, and initiate the CDA process. Please contact industry@bu.edu<\/a> if you do not receive a confirmation within three (3) business days, or if you have any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

First time here?<\/strong> Learn more<\/a> about CDAs and how to use this form.<\/p>\n

Complete Form<\/h2>\n