Intellectual Property Issues
ISU/ISURF IP Policies and Information
- Intellectual Property Disclosures (OIPTT/ISURF)
- ISURF Intellectual Property Handbook (Word or pdf). Describes the kinds of IP and how to protect them.
- Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer and ISURF Policies
- ISU Patent Policy (OIPTT/ISURF)
- Patent Royalty Distribution Policy (OIPTT/ISURF)
- Plant Germplasm Release Policy (OIPTT/ISURF)
- University Sponsored Educational Materials (OIPTT/ISURF)
- Trademark Management Policy
- Faculty Handbook - Intellectual Property (Section 8.3.6.5)
- ISU Policy on Selling of Class Notes
Copyrights - Web Resources for Educators
- Crash Course in Copyright (Georgia Harper - University of Texas General Counsel's Office). Covers a wide range of topics important to educators, including fair use, and ownership of copyright works.
- Copyright and Fair Use (Stanford University). Provides extensive information and links on fair use.
- US Copyright Office. Provides a broad range of information. It is the best source for information about registering copyrights.
- Copyright and Digital Images (Catholic University of America)
- Works in the Public Domain (Lolly Gassaway--University of North Carolina). When Works Pass into the Public Domain (Peter B. Hirtle--Cornell University). Guidance as to when a work passes into the public domain and may be used without permission.
- 10 Big Myths about Copyright Explained (Brad Templeton)
- Copyright Use: Tutorial on use of copyrighted works (North Carolina State University)
Patents
- US Patent and Trademark Office - Patents Page
Trademarks
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US Patent and Trademark Office - Trademark Page
