Research and Development Agreements in Life Sciences

This practice note outlines key considerations for attorneys who negotiate and draft research and development agreements (RDAs) for clients in the life sciences industry. RDAs typically involve two or more collaborators combining expertise to undertake mutually beneficial research and development activities.

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