• Delayed Release

• Distribution Restrictions

Allowed Restrictions on Distribution of an MMRRC strain

• Non-Profit Only:
  This distribution restriction accommodates a donating institution's concerns about possible Intellectual Property or patent issues.
  • The donating investigator (or their institution's Technology Transfer official) may elect to limit MMRRC distribution of their strain to non-profit or academic institutions by selecting this option on the MMRRC's Donor MTA form.
  • The MMRRC will not knowingly distribute or ship such strains to any commercial entity, but will refer inquires from such for-profit entities back to the donor and their institution in order to obtain the material.
  • The donor institution negotiates terms of transfer with the recipient and supplies the material directly.
  • The MMRRC retains its non-exclusive right to distribute the donor's strain; agreements between recipient and donor institution must not restrict the MMRRC's ability to distribute the material to other qualified recipients.
• Patents:
  • The MMRRC does not attempt to track and enforce any patent claims; it is the responsibility of the donating and recipient investigators to obtain any necessary permissions or licenses for the transfer and use of mice or related materials.