Confidentiality Agreements

If researchers wish to discuss their unpublished or unpatented work with a third party, such as a commercial entity or external academic it is essential that all verbal discussions or transfer of Confidential Information is carried out under the cover of a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA; or Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) ). This agreement clearly defines what the Confidential Information is and nature of the discussion.

There are two types of NDAs;

One-way NDA (template 1-way agreement ) allows for one party to disclose the Confidential Information to another; and
Two-way NDA (template 2-way agreement)  allows for both parties to disclose Confidential Information.

An authorised signatory from the TR&I section must sign off on these agreements on behalf of the University in order for them to be valid.