How to Develop a Confidentiality Agreement

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• A confidentiality agreement requires only the signatures of the ARS employee and the appropriate representative of the company involved.
  
  
• Complete the form for the appropriate agreement (Both Parties or Cooperator).
  
  
• Obtain the necessary signatures
  
  
• Retain one copy for your records and provide the cooperator with a copy.
  
  
• If a cooperator sends you a non-ARS Confidentiality Agreement, be sure to have it reviewed by the Technology Transfer Coordinator before you sign it.
  
  
• Do not make changes to the existing text of the generic agreement, without consulting the Technology Transfer Coordinator.