Appendix F. Intellectual Property

The University of Rhode Island Intellectual Property Committee is responsible for making all decisions related to University intellectual property. These policies, which relate to patents, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property, are contained in the University Manual and are subject to interpretation and implementation by the University’s Intellectual Property Committee, with the approval of the President of the University. All members of the University community, including faculty, pre- and postdoctoral fellows, research associates, staff, and students, including graduate assistants and research assistants in any combination of study, research, and teaching, shall be subject to the University’s Intellectual Property Policies. For further information, please consult Sections 10.40.13 – 10.44.10 of the University Manual.