IP Policy Guide
Implement an Effective Intellectual Property Policy at Your Higher Education Institution
Intellectual property (IP) policies are critical for higher education institutions, researchers, faculty and students to commercialize their innovations, achieve ROI and encourage ongoing creativity. They establish a framework for governing the creation, ownership, protection and utilization of IP so administrators and innovators can focus on capitalizing on university-developed innovations.
In this IP Policy Guide, we’re sharing best practices we’ve identified from working with colleges and universities across Kentucky so you can put higher education IP policies in place that encourage a thriving innovation and commercialization community at your school.
What’s in the IP Policy Guide?
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Eight core proficiencies for creating an effective university IP policy that provide direction and beneficial results for the institution
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Three stages of IP development and a glossary of terms to make sure everyone at your school is on the same page
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Best practices for implementing a new or updated IP policy at your college or university — from preparation and drafting to post-policy considerations
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Access a sample policy to use as an IP policy template for your institution
Do you have questions about implementing a university IP policy?
This guide provides a framework to help you develop a policy for your school, but every institution has unique needs and challenges.
We can help. Reach out to KCV for help implementing an effective IP policy at your institution.