MATERIALS
Definition of Materials
- Clearly define the technology, patents, patent applications, proprietary know-how or trade secrets.
- Avoid any conflicting interpretations.
• single varieties
• selected crops⁄species
• all crops⁄species
- Narrow definition includes unmodified derivatives, but excludes variants and confidential information.
- Broad definition includes unmodified derivatives, variants and confidential information.
Use of materials
- Commercial or noncommercial research.
- Distinction between use and transfer of modified material.
- Control of asset distribution; limited use to laboratory; return of unused material.
UBMTA Example
License rights
NGO Example (CBD)
Corporate Example
