UC Policies on Intellectual Property
Last Updated: October 4, 2022 10:27:48 AM PDT
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In support of the university's efforts to patent, license and commercialize the results of university research for the public benefit, the links below provide intellectual property (IP) policy guidance on technology transfer and commercialization.
IP-Related UC Policies
There are many IP-related policies at the University of California. Please review the following list:
- UC Patent Policy (6/5/2008)
- State Oath of Allegiance, Patent Policy, and Patent Acknowledgement Form (UPAY 585) (July 2011)
- Copyright Ownership Policy (8/19/1992)
- Copyright Guidelines (7/28/1995)
- Guidelines on University-Industry Relations (May 1989)
- Equity Policy (2/16/1996)
- Conflict of Interest Policy (1998)
- University Licensing Guidelines (2/1/2012)
- Inventor Share Policy
- Distribution of Invention Net Royalties for Research Support Under Patent Policy (1/11/1999)
- Sample Patent Income Distribution Chart
- Sample Copyright Income Distribution Chart
- Guidance for Faculty and Other Academic Employees on Issues Related to Intellectual Property and Consulting (3/3/2003)
- Ownership of Course Materials (12/11/2003)
- Guiding Principles
- Patent Prosecution Options (7/24/12)
- Innovation Alliances & Services