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this policy, “substantial contribution” refers to the extensive and
unreimbursed use of College space and resources that are not
ordinarily used in this manner in the College’s educational or
instructional endeavors.
Material was developed by administrators or other non-faculty
employees in the course of employment duties and constitutes
work for hire under US law.
The creator was assigned, directed, or specifically funded by the
College to develop the material, and the College has confirmed the
assignment in writing.
(4)
Intellectual Property Developed Under Sponsored Research
Agreements
Ownership of Intellectual Property developed pursuant to an agreement
with any sponsor will be governed by the provisions of that agreement.
Sponsored research and artistic programs funded by private sponsors
should be reduced to a written agreement that is submitted in advance to
the Provost. The Provost, with the review and approval of the President,
will inform the College employee of the contractual terms required for the
use of College resources, facilities, students, or personnel. The Agreement
between the College employee and the private sponsor will provide for
appropriate compensation or reimbursement to the College for the use of
College resources, facilities, students, or personnel. Government and
nonprofit sponsors generally should follow the same procedure, subject to
laws or conditions that are unique to such bodies.
(5)
Special Agreement
The overriding principle underlying this Intellectual Property Policy is to
encourage creativity and inventiveness, so the College reserves the right to
allow some flexibility in applying this policy on a case-by-case basis. In
such cases, ownership and use of materials developed pursuant to a special
agreement between the College and the creator/author will be governed by
the principles of that agreement.
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Administration
Office of the Provost: The Policy on Intellectual Property shall be administered
by the Office of the College Provost and the stated terms and provisions of the
policy shall be determined and interpreted by the Provost with the review and
approval of the President.