### Question
How does the law define joint research agreement?


### Answer
Under *35 U.S.C. § 100*, **joint research agreement** is defined as:

> a written contract, grant, or cooperative agreement entered into by 2 or more persons or entities for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work in the field of the claimed invention

#### Citation:
  - *35 U.S.C. § 100*
  - Heading: **PART II-PATENTABILITY OF INVENTIONS AND GRANT OF PATENTS > CHAPTER 10-PATENTABILITY OF INVENTIONS**

