The UO aims to translate our innovations into commercial successes. These policies reflect our commitment to responsible management of university intellectual property and to equitable treatment of innovators.
UO Internal Directives for Intellectual Property
This policy lays out the definition of ownership for inventions and copyright materials developed by university employees. It outlines the obligations and rights of employees when disclosing, assigning, and licensing innovations, including the distribution of royalties and equity.
Conflict of Interest and Commitment
This policy establishes what outside activities are permitted as employees subject to Oregon state law. Engaging with an industry partner or starting a company may require disclosure and clearance by a research integrity officer.
Financial Conflict of Interest
Objectivity is foundational to ethical research pursuits. This policy addresses potential conflicts of interest in sponsored research.
Additional policies relevant to efforts to commercialize and disseminate research are curated in the Industry, Innovation, and Translation resources.