NOTE: NDAs and MTAs can take up to an average of 2-10 weeks (sometimes more) depending on the responsiveness of the other party and the complexity of the agreement.
For best results:
1) start a new browser session or close other tabs
2) log in to the Sophia Innovation Portal (LDAP required)
3) click on the link below
(From the portal home page, you can also click on “Online Invention Disclosure” under Tasks.)
Request an NDA online
Request an MTA online 
For best results, please start a new browser session or close other tabs when submitting an online request for an NDA or MTA.
Additional materials
- Worksheet for outbound MTA agreements (DOC)
- Note to Biosciences researchers who plan to transfer material containing third-party biological materials: see list of vendors that permit retransfer of their material
- How to track the progress of your agreement requests
Questions? Contact vtdelapuente@lbl.gov or ndas-and-mtas@lbl.gov.