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33. Dr. Jones is considering participating in a research trial sponsored by a medical device company. The contract she is asked to sign gives the company the right to delay publication of the results for 90 days while they investigate the possibility of patenting any resulting discoveries. After 90 days Dr. Jones will be free to publish in any way or form she sees fit.
#Response DateComment
1.Sun, 3/18/07 10:25 PMunsure
2.Sun, 4/29/07 9:27 PMThere is no COI as long as the results of the trial do not include information that contraindicates the usage of currently used devices.