Intellectual Property (IP) at Aragen is bulwarked by four protective layers: philosophy, culture, technology, and the workplace.
Together, they give our partners the highest level of confidence that their information is secure.
Philosophy
- We collaborate, not compete: all business at Aragen is service based, with no competing interest
- We have no internal programs: we do not undertake our own discovery programs, nor have equity stake in other companies or assets
- We are not pharma owned: our promoters have no other pharma facing business interests outside of Aragen
Culture
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), code of conduct: All employees are required to sign a NDA, and abide by a code of conduct that emphasizes the importance of IP
- Training: Every employee receives regular training on IP and data integrity
- NDA Renewal: NDA is renewed annually, serving as a yearly reminder of Aragen’s desired code of conduct
Technology
- Forcepoint data leak prevention: Minimizes human-centric risk with visibility and control wherever the data resides
- MDM solution: Eliminates data leaks through smart mobile devices
- Highly Secure Datacenter: Automated systems and backups, ensure data integrity
Workplace
- Access controlled laboratories: Dedicated laboratories for clients ensure that only staff working on the collaboration have access
- Mobile free zones: Enforcement of pre-designated mobile free zones (example: laboratories) minimize risk of structural information being copied
- E Lab Notebooks (ELNs): Using Aragen designed and/or customer recommended ELNs ensures minimal information present on paper, thereby protecting IP, and improving data integrity
- eCule mobile app: Only company in India where structural information and orders can be exchanged through a highly secure, Aragen developed, eCule app, eliminating any email or paper trail
- SAP system: All core operational functions are homogenized through a central ERP function
