Do optogenetic tools and constructs, like the classic channelrhodopsins, have usage restrictions that stop non-academic research labs from freely utilising them for research purposes? Thanks everyone.
Some of these are patented
http://syntheticneurobiology.org/PDFs/US20130116165.pdf
some are patented but can be used and are actually used in industrial labs. in some cases MTA is required.
When all else fails, try $$$; it usually (well, almost always) works. ;)
It's all up to the lawyers and disclosure of results due to the fact that most optogenetic reagents were developed with government funds.
Hi everybody, thanks very much for your opinions and suggestions, very helpful and interesting!
Check with your legal department about "safe harbor" provisions in patent law.
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