Intellectual Property Policy

Overview:

This Policy aims to encourage originators of IP to be active participants in the systemic exchange and application of research findings and outcomes; to leverage the strengths of all parties, internal and external; and to ensure IP access and ownership arrangements are clear, fair and work to deliver optimal impact. This Policy supports the principles relating to the management of IP that are embodied in the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, and the National Principles of Intellectual Property Management for Publicly Funded Research. It also supports the University's strategic objectives, including fostering a culture that values and encourages knowledge transfer, and lifting end-user utilisation and commercialisation of the University's research.


Note

Re-affirmed, without amendments, by Policy Custodian on 27 October 2022; re-affirmed, with minor amendments to delegations by Vice-Chancellor and President on 15 August 2023; re-affirmed, with minor amendments by Policy Custodian on 19 April 2024.

  • Related Procedures, Forms
    Title Version
    Intellectual Property Policy D2024/785991

  • Administration, Approval and Review
    RMO File No. 2016/5688
    Policy custodian Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research)
    Responsible policy officer Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research)
    Endorsed by Vice-Chancellors Executive on 9 May 2018
    Approved by University Council on 28 May 2018
    Related Policies Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research

    Behaviour and Conduct Policy

    Brand Policy

    Copyright Compliance Policy

    Guidelines for Ethical Research in Australian Indigenous Studies Legal Compliance Framework

    National Principles of Intellectual Property Management for Publicly Funded Research

    Research Grants, Contracts and Consultancies Policy

    Responsible Conduct of Research Policy

    University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement (as amended or replaced)

    Related legislation Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
    Patents Act 1990 (Cth)
    Plant Breeder's Rights Act 1994 (Cth)
    Designs Act 2003 (Cth)
    Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth)
    Circuit Layouts Act 1989 (Cth)
    Superceded Policies Intellectual Property Policy (2005)
    Intellectual Property Policy (2012)
    Effective from 19 April 2024
    Review Date 18 April 2027
    Contact for queries about the policy Director, Commercialisation

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