Jointly Developed Materials - Written Agreement. In instances where materials, processes, or inventions are produced by an academic employee with District support by way of use of significant support personnel time, facilities, or other District resources, a written agreement shall be negotiated between the District and the academic employee prior to the start of development. Ownership of the materials, processes, or inventions shall vest in and may be copyrighted or patented by the party designated in the written agreement. In the event no such written agreement is established, the ownership shall vest in the District.
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