Viewpoint2026-05-04
Who Owns the Research Data?
In collaborative research, the most overlooked — and most explosive — question is data ownership and confidentiality.
Settle it before you start
Data ownership, confidentiality scope and IP should be in writing before work begins — not argued over once there are results.
Common terms
- Ownership of raw data vs. derived conclusions, defined separately
- Confidentiality period and exceptions
- Publication and attribution rules
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