Educational Intellectual Property
I am a professor employed by an undergraduate college to teach social work. I would like to do research, get published, and provide services in the field of social work outside the scope of my employment for the school. What are the boundary lines for working on projects and services that I can retain intellectual property rights for, and projects and services that my school would have intellectual property rights over?
Re: Educational Intellectual Property
Nr. Burston is correct that your contract will control. The key phrase to consider is whether you have agreed that any publication or research will be considered a "work for hire," i.e., the University would own it.
But the discussion can be more complicated, and the rights are subject to negotiation. Your faculty council or equivalent has undoubtedly wrestled with this issue, and, whether or not you get information from the council, you may wish to consult with an attorney.
Re: Educational Intellectual Property
Nr. Burston is correct that your contract will control. The key phrase to consider is whether you have agreed that any publication or research will be considered a "work for hire," i.e., the University would own it.
But the discussion can be more complicated, and the rights are subject to negotiation. Your faculty council or equivalent has undoubtedly wrestled with this issue, and, whether or not you get information from the council, you may wish to consult with an attorney.
Re: Educational Intellectual Property
Nr. Burston is correct that your contract will control. The key phrase to consider is whether you have agreed that any publication or research will be considered a "work for hire," i.e., the University would own it.
But the discussion can be more complicated, and the rights are subject to negotiation. Your faculty council or equivalent has undoubtedly wrestled with this issue, and, whether or not you get information from the council, you may wish to consult with an attorney.
Re: Educational Intellectual Property
Nr. Burston is correct that your contract will control. The key phrase to consider is whether you have agreed that any publication or research will be considered a "work for hire," i.e., the University would own it.
But the discussion can be more complicated, and the rights are subject to negotiation. Your faculty council or equivalent has undoubtedly wrestled with this issue, and, whether or not you get information from the council, you may wish to consult with an attorney.
