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The Story so Far SOLUTIONS protected, for example, by a patent, then Emily may need the patent owner's permission to create work using the patent. Are there any confidentiality issues to consider? Radiotherapy method n You need to be sure that Lakeland's contract with Tom and its general policy cover confidentiality as between academics and students. Aromatose Inhibitor n It seems that Prof. Table and Dr. Hodgson have been talking to IPP about the Aromatose Inhibitor. Unless this was done under cover of a confidentiality agreement, IPP would be able to use the information imparted to them. Also, if any disclosures were made without confidentiality obligations in place, the disclosed information would be deemed to be in the public domain and this could prevent a patent being obtained for the invention. Alternative therapy n Any approach that Emily makes to NWP should be made under cover of a confidentiality agreement. This is to ensure that NWP cannot use the information Emily provides for any purpose other than that indicated in the confidentiality agreement. It should also protect against any unauthorised disclosures. If any of Emily's work enters the public domain prior to any patent application being filed, she may not be able to obtain a patent for her invention. (Obviously, there are other criteria which need to be satisfied as well in order for Emily to be able to claim a patent for her invention.) What IP implications does the status of the different people involved have? n Academics are employees of an institution, therefore any IP that they create during the course of their employment is likely to belong to the institution in question. Accordingly, the institution should be able to use such IP without needing to seek permission. 43

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