Since when is it possible to disclose research data if I plan to file a patent application?

It is not possible to publish research data before submission of patent application. The reason for non-disclosure in this case should be explained in the data management plan, the metadata file (which should also be made available in this case) and, if requested by the grant provider, in other documents as appropriate. Any disclosure of research data will be in accordance with patent protection. It is also recommended to consult the patent centre on the matter.

Our dataset exceeds the capacity offered by the repository. What should I do?

Some repositories may offer an option to increase the capacity per dataset by mutual agreement. Alternatively, such a dataset can be kept on the cloud and made available to a specific interested party by mutual agreement. The reasons for keeping data closed should be properly explained in the data management plan, the metadata file (which should also be made available in this case) and, if requested by the grant provider, in other documents as appropriate.

The CTU Digital Library states that publications in the Submitted (preprint) and Accepted (postprint) status can be uploaded. Under what conditions can preprint and postprint versions of an article be used?

Preprint and postprint can and should be used when the Published version of an article cannot be published in the repository. This is the case if the article is not from an OA journal. It is therefore not so-called Gold Open Access, but it is so-called Green Open Access. If a postprint can be published, we recommend publishing this version because it is the final version with the peer review comments incorporated. The preprint is the original version from the author without any modifications.

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