Intellectual Property and Data Ownership Policy

Purpose of the Intellectual Property and Data Ownership Policy

To provide Rx-SafeNet leadership with guidance on the rules and regulations governing the ownership of all research data and intellectual property generated as a result of research conducted under the umbrella of Rx-SafeNet. 

Source of Policy

In alignment with Purdue University and Indiana University Policy governing Intellectual Property, the same rules shall govern the actions of Rx-SafeNet as related to ownership of research data and intellectual property. The Purdue policy cited is Purdue University Policy VIII.4.1 and is publicly accessible on the Internet:

http://www.purdue.edu/policies/academic-research-affairs/ia1.html

The Indiana University policy cited is Indiana University Policy UA-05 and is publicly accessible on the Internet:

https://policies.iu.edu/policies/ua-05-intellectual-property/index.html

Any conflict between the Purdue University policy and the Indiana University policy will be resolved by an authorized representative of each University. Any conflict between the Purdue University policy and the Indiana University policy will be resolved by an authorized representative of each University. Any questions pertaining to data ownership or intellectual property should be directed to the Network Director who will assist in identifying University personnel to consult with.

January 2021