Memoranda of Agreement (MOA)/Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) at
Links and Resources
Description
- Memorandum of Understanding is a nonbinding document signed by parties interested in pursuing a comprehensive agreement for the transfer of technology. The MOU defines specific technical areas of interest and the ground rules for interaction and discussion between the parties.
Features/Characteristics
- These are encouraged for short-term interactions to set the ground rules for future collaboration that are more formal and binding.
I.P. and Resource Commitment
- Proprietary information is not discussed under an MOU.
Other Agencies/Laboratories That Use This Mechanism
